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Jaundice (yellowing of eyes and skin)

A liver that is working poorly cannot get rid of bilirubin, a substance that produces a yellowing of the eyes and skin called jaundice. Too much alcohol and some medicines can also lead to jaundice.

Graphic of jaundice

If you suddenly develop jaundice, you should go to the emergency room immediately.

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Contents

Cirrhosis Home
Introduction
What does your liver do?
What is cirrhosis?
What happens when you have cirrhosis?
What are the symptoms of cirrhosis?
What is decompensated cirrhosis?
arrowBleeding varices
arrowAscites
arrowEncephalopathy
arrowJaundice
How do you know you have cirrhosis?
What will your provider do about cirrhosis?
What can you do about your cirrhosis?
When to go to the emergency room
What to do to take good care of your liver
Commonly used terms
Resources

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