Possible Causes for yellow discoloration of the skin Anemia Anemia Facts Anemia describes the condition in which the number of red blood cells in the blood is low. For this reason, doctors sometimes describe someone with anemia as having a low blood count. A person who has anemia is called anemic. Blood is comprised of two parts: a liquid called the plasma and a cellular part.[…] [emedicinehealth.com] Food Poisoning In October 1988, food poisoning due to the freshwater puffer Tetraodon fangi occurred. Six out of eight people who consumed spicy soup (Tom Yam) of puffer developed clinical signs of tetrodotoxin intoxication. The incubation period varied from 30 min to 3 hr and there were no deaths. Puffers were collected one[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Cholelithiasis Jaundice, a yellow discoloration of the skin and the sclera of the eyes, occurs when the common bile duct is obstructed because of an impacted stone in Hartmann’s pouch (Mirizzi [uspharmacist.com] Infectious Mononucleosis skin. [hopkinsmedicine.org] discoloring of the skin and whites of the eyes due to abnormally high levels of bilirubin (bile pigmentation) in the bloodstream Once a person has had mononucleosis, the [urmc.rochester.edu] discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes due to abnormally high levels of bilirubin (bile pigmentation) in the bloodstream Once a person has had mononucleosis, the [hopkinsmedicine.org] Toxoplasmosis We report a case of intrauterine infection by Toxoplasma gondii, Chikungunya and Zika viruses in a Colombian woman from the southern part of the country. The patient attended prenatal care in the second trimester of her pregnancy and she informed that in the first trimester she had presented with clinical[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Liver Cirrhosis Yellow discoloration in the skin and eyes (jaundice) Fluid accumulation in your abdomen (ascites) Spiderlike blood vessels on your skin Redness in the palms of the hands [mayoclinic.org] Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes due to abnormally high levels of bilirubin (bile pigment) in the bloodstream. [stanfordchildrens.org] discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, (with the white of the eye being especially noticeable) due to increased bilirubin (at least 2–3 mg/dl or 30 µmol/l). [en.wikipedia.org] Diabetes Mellitus […] intensive or very loose glycemic control may contribute to the risk of falls in diabetic patients. However, studies on diabetes mellitus and the risk of falls have yielded conflicting results. Our objective was to investigate the effect of diabetes mellitus on the risk of falls in older adults by conducting a systematic[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hepatitis Signs and symptoms include: Bleeding easily Bruising easily Fatigue Poor appetite Yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes (jaundice) Dark-colored urine Itchy skin Fluid [mayoclinic.org] A hepatitis infection is also associated with jaundice, a yellow discoloration of the skin and a yellowish color to the whites of the eyes. [healthychildren.org] The most notable symptom of acute viral hepatitis is jaundice, which is a yellow discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes. [patients.gi.org] Neonatal Jaundice Engelsk definition Yellow discoloration of the SKIN; MUCOUS MEMBRANE; and SCLERA in the NEWBORN. It is a sign of NEONATAL HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA. [mesh.kib.ki.se] Definition Neonatal jaundice is the yellowing discoloration of the skin and sclera of a neonate, which is caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the blood. [bestpractice.bmj.com] Alcoholic Liver Disease Symptoms of liver diseases include weakness and fatigue, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, and yellow discoloration of the skin (jaundice). [medicinenet.com] Classic symptoms of liver disease include nausea, vomiting, right upper quadrant abdominal pain, and jaundice (a yellow discoloration of the skin due to elevated bilirubin [medicinenet.com] discoloration of the skin due to elevated bilirubin concentrations in the bloodstream). [medicinenet.com] Pernicious Anemia Enlargement of liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly) may also occur, accompanied by yellow discoloration of the skin (jaundice) or pallor. [diagnose-me.com] Viral Hepatitis The most notable symptom of acute viral hepatitis is jaundice, which is a yellow discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes. [patients.gi.org] discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes ( jaundice ). [labtestsonline.org] […] suspected and testing done because of the appearance of signs and symptoms, such as fever, loss of appetite, and nausea, often accompanied by dark urine, pale stools, and yellow [labtestsonline.org] Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Affected individuals may have no symptoms or may experience signs and symptoms of liver disease such as yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes, itching, and abdominal pain [en.wikipedia.org] Plant Poisoning Cases of human poisoning associated with Nicotiana glauca Graham are quite rare. Patients may consume the plant by mistaking it for spinach or use it as a folk remedy. The toxin stimulates the acetylcholine receptors in the central and autonomic nervous systems. A prompt and appropriate supportive treatment is[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Toxic Liver Disease discoloration of the eyes and skin), but many people have no symptoms at all. [patients.gi.org] Typical symptoms of liver disease may include nausea, lack of appetite, discomfort on the right upper corner of the abdomen, generalized itching, dark urine and jaundice (yellow [patients.gi.org] Cholecystitis • To determine the sensitivity of hepatobiliary imaging (HBI) and strict- and liberal-criteria real-time ultrasonography (RTUS), we retrospectively analyzed 100 cases of pathologically proved acute cholecystitis (AC). A positive HBI was one in which there was nonvisualization of the gallbladder up to four hours after[…] [doi.org] Chronic Hepatitis C But over time, they can experience the following: tiredness weight loss nausea abdominal pain severe itching jaundice (yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes) Eventually [hepc.liverfoundation.org] Jaundice – The yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by high bilirubin levels. [hepatitiscentral.com] If bile production or flow of bile out of the liver is compromised, it can cause this discoloration of your stool. [hepatitiscentral.com] Nephrotic Syndrome discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, (with the white of the eye being especially noticeable) due to increased bilirubin (at least 2–3 mg/dl or 30 µmol/l). [en.wikipedia.org] This may be visible as an increase in abdominal girth.[13] Fetor hepaticus is a musty breath odor resulting from increased dimethyl sulfide.[14] Jaundice, or icterus is yellow [en.wikipedia.org] HIV Infection Abstract A 37 year old man presented with progressive dysarthria for 2 weeks. A week later he developed ataxia and bilateral cerebellar signs including intention tremors, dysmetria and dysdiadokokinesia. During evaluation for aetiology of cerebellar dysarthria, MRI brain revealed asymmetric altered signal intensities[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hepatopathy Symptoms of liver diseases include weakness and fatigue, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, and yellow discoloration of the skin (jaundice). [medicinenet.com] Diagnosis: Diagnosis may be made by presenting symptoms like itching, yellow discoloration of skin. [symptoma.com] Classic symptoms of liver disease include nausea, vomiting, right upper quadrant abdominal pain, and jaundice (a yellow discoloration of the skin due to elevated bilirubin [medicinenet.com] Biliary Cirrhosis When PBC is very severe, it can lead to yellow discoloration of the skin (jaundice). [rarediseases.org] As the disorder progresses, itching may disappear and the yellow bumps may shrink. Jaundice (yellowish discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes) may develop. [merckmanuals.com] Fat sometimes accumulates in small yellow bumps in the skin (xanthoma) or eyelids ( xanthelasma ). [merckmanuals.com] Syphilis Please log in to edit this article. Edit Synonym: Lues German : Syphilis 1 Definition Syphilis is a venereal disease caused by an infection with treponema pallidum. It belongs to the sexually transmissible diseases. 2 Pathogen Treponema pallidum is a bacterium belonging to the spirochete family, with a length of 6-30 µm.[…] [flexikon.doccheck.com] Hepatitis B […] symptom of hepatitis B is a yellow discoloration of the skin (jaundice) which appears 4-6 weeks after infection; you are infectious during this period of time. [goshh.ie] Jaundice (a yellow discoloration of eyes and skin), which is usually a sign of liver damage, may not occur. [web.archive.org] discoloration of the skin (jaundice) which appears after infection and lasts for up to three weeks, you may be infectious during this period of time. [goshh.ie] Primary Biliary Cirrhosis When PBC is very severe, it can lead to yellow discoloration of the skin (jaundice). [rarediseases.org] As the disorder progresses, itching may disappear and the yellow bumps may shrink. Jaundice (yellowish discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes) may develop. [merckmanuals.com] Fat sometimes accumulates in small yellow bumps in the skin (xanthoma) or eyelids ( xanthelasma ). [merckmanuals.com] Autoimmune Hepatitis discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes ( jaundice ). [labtestsonline.org] […] suspected and testing done because of the appearance of signs and symptoms, such as fever, loss of appetite, and nausea, often accompanied by dark urine, pale stools, and yellow [labtestsonline.org] Cytomegalovirus Hepatitis B can cause inflammation of the liver, and in the earliest stage of the disease, infected people may feel ill or even have yellow discoloration of the skin or eyes [web.archive.org] Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Other symptoms your child may get are: Jaundice, which causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to look yellow Diarrhea or pale, greasy stool Dark-colored urine Discolored [webmd.com] Myxedema Your skin may be coarser You could have water retention Your skin could feel dryer than usual You may have an orange or yellow discoloration to your skin You may have areas [gudhealth.com] ‘Patients with myxedema present with rough skin of the palms, soles, elbows and knees, and yellow-orange discoloration of the skin, along with other signs of hypothyroidism [en.oxforddictionaries.com] Malignant Neoplasm of the Pancreas Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the pancreas. (Cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. To learn more about how cancers start and spread, see What Is Cancer? ) Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the most common type of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic neuroendocrine[…] [cancer.org] Exposure to Chloropicrin Summary Chloropicrin is used as a broad spectrum fumigant pesticide for pre-plant soil, structural, and enclosed space fumigation. It is also combined with odourless pesticides to serve as a noisome indicator for potentially hazardous odourless fumes. Under normal atmospheric conditions, chloropicrin is a volatile,[…] [medicinesinpregnancy.org]
