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How Can Jaundice Be Treated?
Hey doctor,I ve been surfing from jaundice since last two months .my billirubin level in first report was 1.24 in second it increased to 1.54 and then in third one it was 1.36 . Mu hepatitis B report was nonreactive . So why is it taking too long ? And one more thing down masturbation has anything to do with it ?? Because after my first report I was feeling fine within 1 week but then I masterbate and I felt like it triggers jaundice more .
Mon, 8 Jan 2018
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Well, jaundice is just a sign and not diseases, and treatment depends on the exact cause.
Jaundice is usually a sign of certain liver disease and high bilirubin value. Causes of jaundice vary from non-serious to potentially fatal. Levels of bilirubin in blood are normally below 1.0 mg/dL (17 µmol/L) and levels over 2-3 mg/dL (34-51 µmol/L) typically results in jaundice.
High bilirubin may be due to liver diseases such as cirrhosis or hepatitis, infections, medicines, or blockage of the bile duct in the developed world. The cause is more often blockage of the bile duct or medicines. Blockage of the bile duct may occur due to gallstones, cancer, or pancreatitis. Medical imaging such as ultrasound is useful for detecting bile duct blockage.
Treatment of jaundice is typically determined by the underlying cause. If a bile duct blockage is present, surgery is typically required, otherwise management is medical.Medical management may involve treating infectious causes and stopping medicine that could be contributing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R Rommstein
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Well, jaundice is just a sign and not diseases, and treatment depends on the exact cause.
Jaundice is usually a sign of certain liver disease and high bilirubin value. Causes of jaundice vary from non-serious to potentially fatal. Levels of bilirubin in blood are normally below 1.0 mg/dL (17 µmol/L) and levels over 2-3 mg/dL (34-51 µmol/L) typically results in jaundice.
High bilirubin may be due to liver diseases such as cirrhosis or hepatitis, infections, medicines, or blockage of the bile duct in the developed world. The cause is more often blockage of the bile duct or medicines. Blockage of the bile duct may occur due to gallstones, cancer, or pancreatitis. Medical imaging such as ultrasound is useful for detecting bile duct blockage.
Treatment of jaundice is typically determined by the underlying cause. If a bile duct blockage is present, surgery is typically required, otherwise management is medical.Medical management may involve treating infectious causes and stopping medicine that could be contributing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R Rommstein
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