Fremont, CA
A 21-year-old female asked:
my family say that i shouldn't visit a doctor for mild yellow eyes they believe liver problems have no medication only watching diet. are they right?
3 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Tiffanie Noonan answered
Pediatrics 20 years experience
No...: You should see a physician and have them do the tests that are needed to find the cause of your yellow eyes. Jaundice can be a sign of a significant medical problem and you don't want to ignore it.
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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
Many things: cause jaundice yellow eyes it should be assessed by a physician
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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
No, see doctor: Jaundice and liver irritation can be caused by many things including medications and very serious liver infections. You need to see a physician to get a correct diagnosis and possible treatment. Minocycline can cause liver irritation and if you are taking this regularly you would need to discontinue it and see your physician,
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