10 Hep B Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Jaundice
As mentioned, the liver will usually process a substance known as bilirubin. This substance is harmless and is a by-product of the breakdown of expired red blood cells. If the liver is unable to process this substance as it usually would, then it will be found flowing in the patient’s blood stream in higher than usual quantities.
As the bilirubin flows around the circulatory system, so it will begin to accumulate in the patient’s bodily tissues. This will cause these tissues to take on a yellow hue because bilirubin is itself yellow in color. Jaundice is not dangerous, but is a sign of a potentially dangerous underlying cause. As such, you should always get it checked out.
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