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How can i purge jaundice from my body?

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Find the cause: Jaundice is due to accumulation of bilirubin that turns the skin/ conjunctiva yellow, it can be due to excessive breakdown of red blood cells ( sickle cell anemia), liver disease, blockage of the bile ducts, pancreatic disease, gall bladder disease etc..., treating the cause will lower the excess bilirubin.

Answered 5/11/2015

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Treat the cause: Jaundice comes from excess bilirubin in your system -- it turns your skin & eye conjunctivae yellow. Liver disease, blocked bile ducts, pancreatic & gall bladder disease, high breakdown of red blood cells (like with sickle cell anemia & others) can all contribute to jaundice. You need to work with your doctor to find & treat the cause.Newborns w/jaundice can use bili-lights, but this is different.

Answered 12/9/2013

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