Jaundice
Yellow pigmentation of the skin due to bilirubin, which in turn is the result of increased bilirubin concentration in the bloodstream.
Also called: Icterus, Jaundice, Yellow skin, Yellowing of the skin.
Conditions associated with jaundice
The following conditions have been associated with jaundice in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 1 deficiency
Any 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the MCCC1 g...
3-methylglutaconic aciduria type 8
3-methylglutaconic aciduria type 8 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Acute liver failure
Acute liver failure is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Alveolar echinococcosis
Alveolar echinococcosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, warm type
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, warm type is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Autoimmune hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Babesiosis
Babesiosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Caroli disease
Caroli disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Caroli syndrome
Caroli syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Castleman disease
Castleman disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cholestasis-lymphedema syndrome
Cholestasis-lymphedema syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Chédiak-Higashi syndrome
Chédiak-Higashi syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Classic galactosemia
Classic galactosemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Coproporphyria
Coproporphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Crigler-Najjar syndrome
Crigler-Najjar syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial pancreatic carcinoma
Familial pancreatic carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Gallbladder Disease
Conditions affecting the gallbladder including gallstones and cholecystitis, causing upper right abdominal pai...
Gallstones
Hardened deposits of digestive fluid that form in the gallbladder and can block the bile duct, causing severe ...
Hardikar syndrome
Hardikar syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by viruses (A, B, C), alcohol, medications, or autoimmune disea...
Hepatitis B
A viral liver infection that can be acute or chronic, transmitted through blood and bodily fluids....
Hepatitis C
A viral infection of the liver that can become chronic and cause liver damage over years. Often silent in earl...
Hepatitis delta
Hepatitis delta is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hereditary fructose intolerance
Hereditary fructose intolerance is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hereditary spherocytosis
Hereditary spherocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Immunodeficiency 126
Immunodeficiency 126 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Isolated polycystic liver disease
Isolated polycystic liver disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Jaundice
Yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by elevated bilirubin, which can indicate liver, bile duct, or blood dis...
Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Lassa fever
Lassa fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Legionnaires disease
Legionnaires disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Listeriosis
Listeriosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Liver Cancer
Cancer that starts in the liver, which can cause jaundice, abdominal swelling, and weight loss....
Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency
Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Marburg hemorrhagic fever
Marburg hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate jaundice
When investigating jaundice, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Alpha-Fetoprotein Afp Tumor Marker Test
This blood test determines Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP or a-Fetoprotein) levels....
Alt Blood Test Sgpt For Liver
This blood test measures levels of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), an enzyme in the blood, to help determine l...
Ammonia Test
This blood test is used to measure levels of ammonia to assess liver function. Symptoms of excess ammonia incl...
Blood Type & Blood Disorders
Order the blood type testing or blood disorder lab tests you want. Fast, easy and affordable lab tests that do...
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....
Folate
Measures folate levels to help evaluate anemia and pregnancy health....
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Reflects average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months....
Hepatitis A Antibody Test
This blood test is used to detect the presence of IgM antibodies for the hepatitis A virus, a good indicator o...
Symptoms commonly seen alongside jaundice
Anemia
A condition of low red blood cells or hemoglobin, causing fatigue, weakness, and pallor....
Clay-Colored Stool
Pale or clay-colored stools, which can indicate a lack of bile and a possible liver or bile duct problem....
Frequent Infections
Experiencing infections more often than usual, which can be a sign of immune, metabolic, or other conditions....
Pain Crisis
Episodes of severe pain, which can be a feature of sickle cell disease....
Pale Skin
Unusually light or pale skin that can be a sign of anemia, reduced blood flow, or low blood pressure....
Right Upper Abdomen Pain
Pain in the upper right part of the abdomen, which can be related to the liver, gallbladder, or bile ducts....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if jaundice is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom jaundice mean?
Jaundice is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Yellow pigmentation of the skin due to bilirubin, which in turn is the result of increased bilirubin concentration in the bloodstream.
Which conditions are associated with jaundice?
Jaundice has been reported in association with 82 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria, 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 1 deficiency, 3-methylglutaconic aciduria type 8, Acute liver failure, African trypanosomiasis. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about jaundice?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.