Jaundice is a yellow colour of the skin and eyes from raised bilirubin. Causes include hepatitis, blockage of bile flow, and breakdown of red cells. A liver function test is the first blood step. Yellow eyes with pain, fever or confusion need urgent care rather than a routine home slot. Bilirubin is...
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Jaundice is a yellow colour of the skin and eyes from raised bilirubin. Causes include hepatitis, blockage of bile flow, and breakdown of red cells. A liver function test is the first blood step. Yellow eyes with pain, fever or confusion need urgent care rather than a routine home slot.
Bilirubin is a yellow pigment formed when old red blood cells break down. The liver processes it and passes it into bile. Jaundice appears when this chain is disrupted at any point: too many red cells breaking down, the liver not processing bilirubin, or bile not draining properly.
The bilirubin breakdown on a report, split into direct and indirect fractions, along with liver enzymes, helps a doctor work out where the problem lies. Ultrasound and other tests then confirm the cause.
Your doctor may suggest one test or a combination, depending on your symptoms, age and earlier reports. Each test answers a different question. Here are the main blood tests used to look at jaundice:
Liver Function Test measures Bilirubin Total, Bilirubin Direct, Bilirubin Indirect and related markers. Enzymes and bilirubin show how the liver is handling bile, protein and everyday metabolic work. Read more about the Liver Function Test.
HBsAg measures HBsAg. Screens for hepatitis B surface antigen. Read more about the HBsAg.
Anti-HCV measures Anti-HCV. Screens for antibodies to hepatitis C. A positive screen needs an RNA test to see if the virus is still present. Read more about the Anti-HCV.
Some general signs that people in this group notice:
Book a liver function test promptly if you notice yellowing. Jaundice with severe abdominal pain, high fever, confusion, drowsiness or bleeding needs emergency care. Jaundice in a newborn should be checked by the paediatrician.
Jaundice has many causes, and some situations make it more likely.
Hepatitis A and E, the most common causes of short-term jaundice in India, spread through unsafe water and food.
Blood exposure, unprotected sex or birth to an infected mother can lead to long-term infection and episodes of jaundice.
Stones can block the bile duct. They are more common in women, people with excess weight and after rapid weight loss.
Several substances can injure the liver.
Many jaundice problems develop quietly and are easier to manage when they are found early. A simple blood test, collected at home, is often the first step. Early testing helps in a few clear ways:
Blood markers often change before symptoms are strong enough to notice. Testing early gives you and your doctor more time to act, while the choices are still simple.
A report in hand helps a doctor decide whether you need a repeat test, a specialist visit, a scan, or only a follow-up date. It replaces guesswork with a number.
Your first report becomes the reference point. Later results are much easier to read when there is an earlier value to compare them with.
Home sample collection and a free report counselling call mean you do not have to take a day off or sit in a waiting room to get started.
A liver function test, which includes total, direct and indirect bilirubin and liver enzymes, is the first step. Hepatitis screens and a blood count are often added. An ultrasound is commonly used to check the bile ducts.
Total bilirubin in adults is usually below about 1.2 mg/dL, though ranges differ slightly by lab. Jaundice usually becomes visible at around 2.5 to 3 mg/dL. The pattern across fractions and enzymes matters more than the total alone.
It is a common, inherited and harmless condition where the liver processes bilirubin slowly. Indirect bilirubin rises mildly, especially with fasting, illness or stress, while liver enzymes stay normal. It does not need treatment.
Some labs prefer a few hours of fasting, but it is not essential for most people. Fasting for long periods can raise bilirubin slightly, especially in Gilbert syndrome. Follow your booking instructions.
Jaundice itself is not contagious, but some of its causes are. Hepatitis A and E spread through food and water, and hepatitis B and C through blood and sex. Good hygiene and safe water reduce the spread.
Mild jaundice from hepatitis A or E often settles with rest and fluids under a doctor's supervision. It is important to find the cause first and to avoid alcohol and unprescribed remedies. Worsening symptoms need hospital care.
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