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Why does a person turn yellow from liver failure?
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Increased bilirubin: Bilirubin is by product of metabolism that is "filtered" by the liver. When they dont work the levels rise in the blood turning the skin color yellow as well as the eyes. Patients can complain of itching and it is not unusual for them to be confused.
Answered 11/11/2017
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