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Jaundice, also known as icterus, is the yellow staining of the skin and the whites of the eyes by abnormally high blood levels of the bile pigment, bilirubin. Fever and abdominal pain is typical of jaundice.
But, generally liver diseases are diagnosed by biochemical assessment and liver and spleen enlargement are diagnosed by biopsy.
The treatment of jaundice usually requires a diagnosis based on the specific cause of the jaundice .
A light carbohydrate diet, with exclusion of fats, best obtained from vegetables and fruits should be taken. No food with a tendency to ferment or putrefy in the lower intestines like pulses and legumes should be included in the diet.
Typical symptoms and home remedies are available at,
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Jaundice.html Radhika Kartik, Consultant Dietitian
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