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Write short note on Jaundice.
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Solution
- Jaundice is a disorder characterized by yellowness of conjunctiva of eyes and skin and whitish stool.
- It is a sign of abnormal bilirubin metabolism and excretion.
- Jaundice develops if excessive break down of red blood cells takes place along with increased bilirubin level than the liver can handle or there is obstruction in the flow of bile from liver to duodenum.
- Bilirubin produced from breakdown of haemoglobin is either water soluble or fat soluble.
- Fat soluble bilirubin is toxic to brain cells.
- There is no specific treatment to jaundice.
- Supportive care, proper rest are the treatments given to the patient.
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