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What Causes Yellowish Tint In Eyes And Constant Lack Of Energy?

Posted on Thu, 18 Jun 2015

Question: Asking for a friend of mine. 46 y.o. w/m. Lack of energy for a/b 2 - 3 days. His eyes starting turning yellow. He went to the E.R. this a.m. and they admitted him. They are running blood test and urine test. I'm just looking for any words of encouragement you might have - we all understand that the folks there w/him will make the decisions etc - but I wanted to touch bases w/your most likely thoughts w/this limited info. Tx and God Bless! XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Jaundice

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I am sorry to hear about your friend.
It seems he has developed jaundice and most common causes of jaundice causing liver derangement's are Alcohol, Viral hepatitis, Non alcoholic fatty liver disease, Drugs,Obstructive jaundice.
In case he doesn't consume any alcohol, so alcohol induced hepatitis is ruled out.
Your doctor's would investigate him and following tests are recommended:
1. HBsAg for Hepatitis B.
2. Anti HCV Antibody for Hepatitis C.
3. Ultrasound Abdomen.
4. Liver function tests
5. Anti HAV and HEV Antibody.
Treatment would be mostly dextrose containing fluids, lactulose to avoid constipation and to treat bleeding due to coagulopathy if any.
I would be in a better state to discuss the prognosis if you could share his reports with me.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
I wish him a speedy recovery.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (59 minutes later)

What is obstructive jaundice? They do have an IV for him now. They are going to admit him - not sure of any test results right now. I assume all this goes hand and hand w/his lack of energy. I also was wrong on the time line - he was sick last week and he just hasn't been able to shack it. He has had a really bad acidic stomach in the last several 9-10 days.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
He needs admission.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Obstructive jaundice is due to obstruction of common bile duct by stones.
This requires surgical management.
I just mentioned the common causes of jaundice.
Your doctor will surely teat him as discussed.
You don't worry. Let your doctors do there best and leave the things on God.
I hope he gets well soon.
Good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (3 minutes later)

Got it - that helps. Yes sir, they are admitting him and I appreciate your responses very much and certainly agree God IS in control. Tx again!

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Good luck.

Detailed Answer:
You can always write back to me here by reopening this discussion to discuss about him.
You may close the query and write a review if you find my answer helpful.
God bless.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar