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ALL ABOUT JAUNDICE - DEFINITION, CAUSED, RISK FACTORS, SYMPTOMS AND IT'S TREATMENT

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Jaundice is a term used to describe a yellowish tinge to the skin and the whites of the eye. Body fluids may also be yellow. The color of the skin and whites of the eyes will vary depending on levels of bilirubin. Bilirubin is a waste material found in the blood. Moderate levels lead to a yellow color, while very high levels will appear brown. About  60 percent  of all infants born in the United States have jaundice. However, jaundice can happen to people of all ages and is normally the result of an underlying condition. Jaundice normally indicates a problem with the liver or bile duct. In this article,  Medical News Today  will discuss what jaundice is, why it happens, and how it is diagnosed and treated. Fast facts on jaundice Jaundice is caused by a buildup of bilirubin, a waste material, in the blood. An inflamed liver or obstructed bile duct can lead to jaundice, as well as other underlying conditions. Symptoms include a yellow tinge to the skin and whites of the eyes, dark urine,
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Typhoid Fever Symptoms

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Typhoid is a serious illness, which is caused by the salmonella enterica serotype Typhi bacteria. It can also be caused by salmonella paratyphi bacterium. These bacteria get deposited in water or food through a human carrier and are further spread to other people in the vicinity. Typhoid is contracted by drinking or eating the bacteria deposited win contaminated water or food. People with acute illness can potentially contaminate the surrounding water supply through stool, as it contains a high concentration of the bacteria. The bacteria can survive for weeks in water or dried sewage. The incubation period for typhoid is around 1-2 weeks and the illness lasts for about 3-4 weeks. The symptoms of Typhoid include: Headache Fever as high as 104 degree Body ache Disturbed appetite Nausea Diarrhea or Constipation Stomach Pain Cough If treated on time, the  symptoms of typhoid  quickly improve within 3 to 5 days. However, it may usually get worse over the course of a few weeks, and in some c
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