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TOPIC GUIDES  > Jaundice

Jaundice, a yellow discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes, is a sign of many disorders of the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas.  It may also be caused by some blood disorders.  Jaundice results from excessively high blood levels of the pigment bilirubin, a breakdown product of red blood cells.  Bilirubin is processed by the liver and then excreted as a component of the digestive fluid bile.

Find links below which will provide you with additional information about jaundice.

What is Jaundice?

Jaundice and babies

Treatment for jaundice

Jaundice news and research