10 Acute Pancreatitis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Jaundice
Jaundice is a noticeable condition in which the patient becomes visibly yellow in color. Their skin will become yellow, their eyes will become yellow, and other parts such as the inside of the eyelids will also become yellow. This is down to the presence of a substance known as bilirubin, which is itself yellow-brown in color.
Bilirubin is a by-product of ageing red blood cells being broken down by the liver. This compound is usually then processed by the liver, meaning it is not normally found in the bloodstream. Conditions like pancreatitis, however, can affect this process, leading to the condition we know as jaundice.
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