If you have yellowish eyes & skin, does that mean you have hepatitis? what are other signs & symptoms of hepa?
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There several types of hepatitis, a link is below to tell you about the different types and their symptoms. Jaundice is definitely a symptom of hepatitis, but it's also a symptom of other problems:
Blocked bile ducts (by infection, tumor or gallstones)
Viral hepatitis (hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, and hepatitis E)
Drug-induced cholestasis (bile pools in the gallbladder because of the effects of drugs)
Biliary stricture
Alcoholic liver disease
Cancer of the pancreas
Ischemic hepatocellular jaundice (jaundice caused by inadequate oxygen or inadequate blood flow to the liver)
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (bile pools in the gallbladder because of the pressure in the abdomen with pregnancy)
Hemolytic anemia
Autoimmune hepatitis
Malaria
Get to a doc and get a test, if your jaundiced you definitely know something is not right.
No,it means you have jaundice.
It does not mean you have hepatitis, but it a sign you are jaundice which is one of the symptoms of hepatitis. Jaundice is a sign of liver malfunction and should receive medical attention as soon as possible.
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But really, I think it's a sign of jaundice.
First call your doctor or the doctor's assistant and explain your symptoms. You will probably be recommended to sit or lay down under ultra-violet rays. The doctor will let you how how much exposure in needed.
Then go to thefreedictionary.com. This site is linked to several research avenues including medical. I'm sure you'll find everything you want to know with little effort.
Jaundice causes a yellowing appearance, mostly skin and eyes. The cause is the a sick liver. Liver is the only organ which regenerates itself so you will heal from this. In the meantime, be cautious about sharing your germs until you know the cause, which your doctor will diagnose. Best wishes...
Jaundice is caused by elevated levels of bilirubin which is a chemical produced by the liver. Elevated levels could be due to an viral infection, hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) Gilbert's syndrome or cancer. I would be talking to my GP and having a liver function test If I were you.
As for hepatitis, If you have an acute infection you likely to have flu like symptoms and jaundice, if you have a chronic infection it is unlikely that you will show any symptoms.
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