Jaundice Treatment in Ahmedabad
Not all causes of jaundice are same! Jaundice means yellow discoloration of eyes/sclera and urine. It is caused by a substance known as bilirubin. It is common misconception that all causes of jaundice behave similarly and can be treated by rest and restriction of diet. Today, we would understand what jaundice is and will break the above myth. Jaundice is visible whenever the blood level of a substance called bilirubin increases. It is not visible to us till the blood level rises above 3 mg/dl. Whenever, the red blood cells get destroyed, they release this bilirubin, which is taken up by liver and after detoxification released in bile. So any disease which can cause increased damage of red blood cells, damage liver or obstruct the outflow of bile will lead to jaundice. The jaundice caused by these three types of diseases are different in the aspects of their liver tests and ultrasound reports with the help of which your doctor identifies the exact cause of jaundice. To an unt