Hello. Welcome to hcm Normally bile is processed by our liver but when some conditions make liver not to do its work,this bile in form of bilirubin comes out in our blood to cause jaundice. Liver is the vital organ for our body. From infections to drugs,many things cause jaundice. As liver also produces glucose for our body,when it is damaged,body has no glucose to function. So all jaundiced patients are admitted in hospital so that cause of jaundice is found and body is helped to repair itself. There is noover the counter treatment for jaundice. He requires hospitalization. About diet, he should avoid non vegetarian food, spices, oily or fried foods. Smoking and alcohol should be stopped. All the best