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How is it possible that drinking cause jaundice of the liver?
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The liver does...: ...Not get jaundice, the body does. Liver damaged by drinking cannot get rid of the body's production of bilirubin, a by-product of red cell recycling. Bilirubin is bright yellow and stains skin and eyes, this is called jaundice when it becomes visible.
Answered 9/7/2016
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Liver damage: It causes liver damage, which in turn causes the liver to poorly process bilirubin, which is what leads to jaundice.
Answered 3/4/2013
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