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Jaundice, Riya Patel and Christina Drees - Coggle Diagram
Jaundice
Pathogenesis
Jaundice is caused by hyperbilirubinemia which means that plasma levels of bilirubin is above normal limits
Hyperbilirubinemia can be caused by extrahepatic or intrahepatic bile obstruction or excessive hemolysis of red blood cells
Extrahepatic obstructive jaundice is a bile duct obstruction which causes bilirubin to accumulate in the liver
Intrahepatic bile obstruction is damage to the bile canaliculi which inhibits the liver to excrete the bilirubin out
Hemolysis of red blood cells is done in the liver, if it is happening too fast or improperly, the end-product (bilirubin) cannot be excreted properly
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Risk Factors
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Gallstones or history of gallstones
can be a risk factor for Jaundice because it can block the flow of bile out of the body. It can backflow into the blood.
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Diagnostics
Urinalysis uses a urine sample to see if any bilirubin is leaking into the urine. If positive for bilirubin in the urine, it usually means jaundice could occur along with other liver issues.
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Clinical manifestations
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Fever, Chills, and abdominal pain
Flu like symptoms, clay like stool, and dark urine
Treatment
Drinking or receiving lots of fluid can cause bilirubin levels to decrease, dehydration causes bilirubin levels to increase.
Avoiding alcohol can give the liver a break, to preserve life of the organ.
Surgery if it is caused by blocked bile duct, gallstone, pancreatic cancer etc.
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