Introduction Jaundice is an unnatural yellowing of the skin or the conjunctiva of the eyes and the mucous membranes, which is caused by an increase in the metabolic product bilirubin. If the total bilirubin in the body rises to values above 2 mg/dl, yellowing is triggered. Jaundice therapy Due to the very many different causes … Treatment of jaundice (icterus)
Nutrition for jaundice Some forms of jaundice are due to diseases of the liver or bile. These can be significantly influenced by a change in diet. The most important risk factors for liver disease among foods are alcohol and fatty foods. The healthiest diet for the liver and other internal organs is the so-called “light … Nutrition for jaundice | Treatment of jaundice (icterus)
Hepatitis vaccination Inflammation of the liver can be caused by food, autoimmune processes or viruses. In the case of hepatitis viruses, there are 5 possible triggers that can cause different forms of hepatitis. A dangerous variant that is frequently found in Germany is hepatitis B. The infection can be chronic and destroy the liver in … Hepatitis vaccination | Treatment of jaundice (icterus)
Synonyms Icterus Definition jaundice Jaundice is an unnatural yellowing of the skin or the conjunctiva of the eyes and the mucous membranes, which is caused by an increase in the metabolic product bilirubin. If the level of bilirubin in the body rises above 2 mg/dl, yellowing is triggered. What is an icterus? Icterus is the … Jaundice
Symptoms of jaundice The icterus is characterized by a coloration of the skin. Often the skin tone is described as yellowish, which is also reflected in the name of jaundice. If the total bilirubin rises above 2mg/dl in the serum, not only the skin but also the eyes can be affected by the coloration. This … Symptoms of jaundice | Jaundice
Frequency of jaundice The frequency of jaundice depends on the disease causing it. In hepatitis A, for example, less than 10% of children under 6 years of age have an icteric course, 45% of children over 6 years of age and 75% of adults. Hemolyticus neonatorum disease as the cause of jaundice (icterus) is relatively … Frequency of jaundice | Jaundice
Course of disease Icterus is a symptom of an illness or, in the context of newborns, usually a naturally occurring phenomenon. The course of the “jaundice triggering” disease is basically decisive. Depending on the cause and therapeutic measures, the course of the icterus is also determined. Decisive for the existence of jaundice are increased concentrations … Course of disease | Jaundice
What is a kernicterus? Kerincterus is a severe damage to the child’s brain caused by abnormally high concentrations of bilirubin or indirect bilirubin. Indirect bilirubin has not yet been processed in the liver and, due to its special property, can cross the so-called blood–brain barrier. Various diseases can cause an unusually high increase in bilirubin … What is a kernicterus? | Jaundice
ConsequencesLate consequences A physiological, harmless newborn icterus of light to medium intensity usually heals on its own without any consequences. Therefore, there are no (late) consequences. However, if the bilirubin concentration in the blood exceeds a certain threshold value (Icterus gravis = more than 20 mg/dl), there is a risk that the bilirubin will “cross … ConsequencesLate consequences | Neonatal jaundice
Introduction Neonatal jaundice – also called neonatal icterus or Icterus neonatorum (ancient Greek ikteros = jaundice) – describes the appearance of yellowing of the skin and sclera of the eyes (“sclerae”) of newborns. This yellow coloration is caused by deposits of the decomposition products of the red blood pigment (hemoglobin). The degradation product responsible for … Neonatal jaundice
Symptoms Often – depending on the severity of the jaundice – there is only a visible yellowing of the skin and the sclerae of the newborn without any further symptoms. The yellowing itself is not noticeable to the offspring. This is usually the case with physiological, harmless neonatal jaundice. If, however, for various reasons, massive … Symptoms | Neonatal jaundice
Introduction The symptoms of internal diseases are very diverse and can affect the whole body. Therefore, it is important to have possible diagnoses from internal medicine in mind for all complaints. In the following you will find an overview of the most important symptoms of internal diseases, ordered by their organ of origin. Symptoms of … Symptoms of internal diseases
