Question 1

what happens if jaundice left untreated in adults?

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Depends: First and foremost we have to know the cause of the jaundice and whether the disorder is treatable, reversible, benign, malignant, worsening or gradually improving on its own,etc. For example, a malignant growth in the pancreas or gall bladder would be fatal. Some cases of cirrhosis may be stabilized. Hepatitis A or infectious mononucleosis will eventually resolve.

Question 2

how long does jaundice last in adults?

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It depends: It depends on the cause of the jaundice.

Question 3

how long does it takes jaundice to go away in adults?

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Depends upon....: The underlying  cause(s) of jaundice, e.g., hepatitis, hemolytic anemia, etc.

Question 4

how much time it take for jaundice to go away in adult like 23 years old?

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Jaundice : May be a sign of a problem with your liver such as hepatitis. Please see your doctor to have it checked out.

Question 5

what is the basic treatment for adults with jaundice?

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Evaluate the cause: Jaundice, which is due to serious liver diseae, sometimes will show up first by a yellowing of the whites of the eyes. The urine will also be quite discolored. If this occurs, you will need to quickly see  a gastroenterologist, especially with a liver orientation if possible, and find the cause and recommend treatment.  This can be very serious.

Question 6

if a new baby with jaundice went untreated, what would happen?

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Depends on degree &: Type of jaundice.  Mild jaundice does not leave any deleterious effect.   However, severe jaundice, especially hemolytic one in preterm newborn can lead to the development of kernicterus, an  encephalopathy (significant brain dysfunction) secondary to bilirubin toxicity.

Question 7

how long does it take to get over jaundice for adults if he /she  admits in hospital?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice: jaundice is caused by an increased amount of bilirubin in the blood or tissues. How quickly jaundice will resolve depends on what the cause is. If the cause is able to be completely reversed, jaundice usually reverses in just a few days. Good luck.

Question 8

what is a good treatment for an adult having bilirubin level 24 due to alcoholic jaundice?

Accepted Answer

Medical first: Recommend  detoxification & stabilization of your medical condition. Do you have an addiction medicine specialist treating you?  Alcoholics anonymous is a 12 step program that is the back bone for sobriety programs for most. Inpatient rehabiltation programs can be very beneficial.

Question 9

what is white jaundice?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice: Jaundice occurs due to build-up of bilirubin which turns skin yellow. Can happen from biliary problem (liver, gall bladder, pancreas disease) or bursting red blood cells (hemolytic anemia).  Sometimes, first sign of jaundice is scleral icterus (yellowing of whites of eyes).  I imagine that is what is referred to as "white jaundice" which, to my knowledge, is not an official medical term.

Question 10

is jaundice communicable?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the cause of the jaundice. For example, viral hepatitis is communicable while alcoholic hepatitis is not.

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