Symptoms of jaundice in adults

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Everyone has heard of jaundice. In fact, adults also have jaundice symptoms. The most straightforward manifestation is that the skin turns yellow, especially the eyes. There are many reasons for jaundice in adults. It may be that the liver and gallbladder and other organs have problems, which leads to the appearance of jaundice. So, what are the symptoms of jaundice in adults? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of jaundice in adults

Jaundice with gallbladder enlargement indicates obstruction of common bile duct, which is common in carcinoma of pancreatic head, ampulla and common bile duct. Jaundice with splenomegaly can be seen in viral hepatitis, leptospirosis, sepsis, malaria, portal or biliary cirrhosis, hemolytic anemia and lymphoma caused by various reasons.

Jaundice with mild to moderate hepatomegaly, soft or moderate hardness, smooth surface, seen in viral hepatitis, acute biliary tract infection or biliary obstruction. Obvious enlargement of liver, hard texture, uneven surface and nodules were found in primary or secondary liver cancer. Mild liver enlargement, hard texture, irregular edge, small nodules on the surface were found in cirrhosis.

Jaundice with gastrointestinal bleeding can be seen in cirrhosis, severe hepatitis, ampulla cancer. Jaundice with ascites. See. The focus is hepatitis, decompensated cirrhosis and hepatoma. The skin and mucous membrane of the whole body turn yellow, especially the white part of the eyes.

matters needing attention

Diet varies with different diseases, generally give high protein, high sugar, high vitamin, low-fat diet, alcohol is strictly prohibited. Jaundice patients should eat light diet, eat low-fat, easy to digest, vitamin containing food, quit smoking and alcohol. Pay attention to environmental hygiene and personal hygiene, have a regular life, often bask in the sun, keep a good mood, cooperate with isolation treatment, and detoxify the patient's tableware and utensils.