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YELLOWING OF THE SKIN
HCA UK's experts can help to diagnose and treat a range of conditions, including jaundice
Jaundice causes yellowing of your skin and of the whites of your eyes. It occurs as a result of a build-up of a yellow substance called bilirubin in your body, which is a by-product produced during the normal breakdown of old red blood cells.
There are many different causes. Some affect the liver tissue, directly like alcoholic liver disease, and some that block the flow of bile from the liver, like cancer of the head of the pancreas.
The most common symptoms of jaundice are:
In some cases, you may also have itchy skin, darker urine and paler stools.
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should urgently arrange to seeyour GP or consultant who can assess your condition as they could be signs that your body isn’t functioning properly.
Your GP or consultant will discuss your symptoms with you and diagnose which type of jaundice you have based on what’s disrupting the normal removal of bilirubin from your body. Tests they recommend may include:
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.