Whats are the symptoms of jaundice, and what should be the precautions from jaundice patient?
Ask Free Question
Symptoms of jaundice 1. Fever, muscle/joint pain, weak ness loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, 2. Diarrhoea, yellow coloration of urine and conjunctiva (white of eye) 3. Light coloured (pale) stool, itching sensation, pain abdomen 4. Enlarged, tender liver, serum bilirubin level is raised 5. Symptoms resolves within 2-3 week, 6. Very few develop acute liver failure/confusion/coma due to hepatic encephalopathy treatment 1. Take bland diet, avoid spicy, oily and fatty food. 2. Drink plenty of water, fresh fruit juice, coconut water 3. Take adequate rest at least for 2 week 4. Take liv 52 2tablet twice daily after food 5. Monitor your lft for serum bilirubin 6. Consult gastroenterologist/hepatologist for advice and treatment. Prevention of jaundice/typhoid jaundice due to hepatitis a virus is common and is due to fecal contamination of food and water. It can be prevented by 1. Avoiding contaminated food and water from out side sources like junk food etc 2 use purified drinking water and have warm home made food, 3. Avoid fly contamination of food 4, properlyl wash your hands with soap and water before taking food 5. Wash vegetable, fruit before consuming.
Take help from the best doctors
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors