Jaundice

What is Jaundice?

 

Jaundice is a yellowish coloration of the skin with a whitish pigmentation of the eyes. It is caused due to the rise in the bilirubin levels in the human body. Usually, Jaundice is associated with itchiness in various parts of the body. During the onset of Jaundice, the stools may look pale, and the coloration of urine might appear dark. Jaundice in infants occurs in the initial week of birth and usually does not pose a severe threat. If the levels of bilirubin in new-borns remain very high for too long, "kernicterus," a type of brain damage, may occur. The chances of this occurrence are quite a few to none.

 

The severity of this disease may range from non-serious to potentially mortal. The bilirubin levels over 2-3 mg/dl usually result in Jaundice. Apart from Jaundice, a few other ailments that can trigger yellow-tinged skin such as carotenemia. This is caused due to overconsumption of particular food and medicines like rifampin.

 

Jaundice Symptoms

 

During the times when bilirubin is produced in surplus and is amassed in the bloodstream, several symptoms of jaundice become visible. However, some symptoms aren't visible and might take time to showcase, making it hard to detect in some conditions.

 

These are the most common and visible symptoms of jaundice:

• A yellowish-tinged skin and white eyes, usually originating at the head and reaching down the body
• dark urine
• pale stools
• itchiness

Accompanying common symptoms of Jaundice occurring from low bilirubin levels in the body include:

• abdominal pain
• weight loss
• fatigue
• fever
• dark urine
• vomiting
• pale stools

Jaundice Diagnosis

 

Doctors usually diagnose jaundice by examining for signs and symptoms such as:

• Bruising and hurting of the skin
• Abnormal accumulation of blood vessels near the skin surface
• Red colouration of the palms and fingertips

 

A positive result for bilirubin in Urinalysis (urine testing) depicts that the patient is affected with jaundice. However, the conclusions of urinalysis have to be further confirmed by serum testing. This will incorporate a comprehensive blood count (CBC) and bilirubin levels test.

 

The doctor will also conduct a test to determine the size of your liver and also its tenderness. They may use imaging procedures like ultrasonography or CT scan and liver biopsy to validate the diagnosis further.

 

 

Jaundice Treatment and Cost in India

 

As Jaundice is treated according to the symptoms a patient showcase, Anemia-induced Jaundice can be treated by rising the iron content in the body of the patient. This can be done by either consuming iron supplements or by eating more food that iron-rich. Antiviral and steroids may be required for treating Hepatitis-induced Jaundice. Doctors treat obstruction-induced Jaundice surgically by removing the obstruction. Medicine-induced Jaundice can be operated by simply switching to an alternative medication.

 

Usually, the symptoms of jaundice resolve within two weeks without any treatment. However, kids with high bilirubin levels might require proper treatment with blood transfusion or phototherapy. The entire cost of treatment of Jaundice in India starts at ? 2,000 on an average and can go up to ? 15,000. A piece of advice for the post-treatment of jaundice is usually an alteration in the diet and change in lifestyle are usually recommended by the doctor.

Health Insurance in India

 

Purchasing a health insurance policy that covers the insurer and his family is essential and quite imperative because medical care in India is expensive, especially in the private sector. Hospitalization can burn a deep hole in one's pocket and hinder the finances. It becomes more robust when the earning person of the family is hospitalized. All of this can be dodged by paying a reasonable annual premium that would lessen a person's stress in the case of an uncertain medical emergency.

 

Listed below are the additional benefits of a health insurance policy:

 

 

• The hospitals which come in the network of the health insurance package work cashless.
• Pre and post hospitalization cover can be expensive, but health insurance policiesnormally cover them.
• When a policyholder does not file for any treatment in a year, they are offered no claim bonus.
• There are many other benefits of buying a health insurance policy, make sure to be financially secured for emergencies.

 

Other Diseases in India

 

Today, India is blessed with all the healthcare facilities that certainly make life easier. However, the fast-paced life takes a toll on one's health.

 

Factors like excessive stress, pollution, and a busy life have made many ignorant of their health. This has led to a series of diseases which are getting more common and severe every day.

 

 

• Cardiovascular diseases.
• Respiratory Diseases.
• TB
• Tumors and malignant.
• Digestive diseases.
• Fever and infections (especially malaria)
• Unintentional Injuries
• Diarrheal Diseases