What Is Gilbert Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Jaundice
As mentioned, bilirubin is yellow in color. When there is more of it than usual in the body, it can begin to accumulate in the tissues. When this happens, the yellow pigment of the bilirubin will cause the skin to become yellow also. This is a relatively common condition that is known as jaundice.
Jaundice is most visible in the whites of the eyes and in places where the blood flows closest to the surface of the skin. Jaundice is in itself not a harmful condition. It can, however, be caused by potentially serious conditions like liver failure so it is something that should be checked out.
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