Fever Chills Abdominal pain Other flu-like symptoms A change in your skin color and whites of eyes to a more yellow pallor. [5] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
To check for jaundice, look for a yellowish skin tone and a yellowish tone to the whites of your infant or child’s eyes. If your child or infant develops jaundice, then call your doctor right away.
Hepatitis A Chronic Hepatitis B and C Epstein-Barr viral infection, or infectious mononucleosis Excessive alcohol consumption Autoimmune or genetic disorders Gallstones Gallbladder inflammation Gallbladder cancer Pancreatitis Certain medications such as acetaminophen, penicillin, oral contraceptives and steroids may also cause jaundice. [9] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source Your doctor can diagnose jaundice by looking for signs of liver disease including bruising, spider angiomas, palmar erythema, and urinalysis that indicates the presence of bilirubin. Your doctor may also use imaging or liver biopsy to confirm a diagnosis. [10] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
Cholestyramine works by controlling cholesterol in the liver. [15] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source Side effects of this medication include abdominal discomfort, indigestion, nausea, flatulence, and constipation. [16] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source
Phototherapy, which uses light to help your baby excrete excess bilirubin Intravenous immunoglobulin, which can reduce antibodies in your baby that cause jaundice Exchange transfusion, which is a type of blood transfusion that removes small amounts of blood and dilutes bilirubin. Exchange transfusions are used only in severe cases of infant jaundice. [18] X Research source
You can prevent Hepatitis A with a vaccine. Anyone can get this vaccine. [20] X Research source Hepatitis A is spread when a person eats tiny amounts of fecal matter, most often in tainted foods. [21] X Expert Source Raj Vuppalanchi, MDAcademic Hepatologist Expert Interview. 28 October 2020. Be careful when traveling for food that hasn’t been properly cooked or cleaned. [22] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source You can also prevent Hepatitis B with a vaccine. Any person from newborns to adults can receive this vaccine. [23] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source There is no vaccine for hepatitis C. [24] X Trustworthy Source World Health Organization Health information and news provided by the World Health Organization Go to source Hepatitis B and C are spread through the blood and bodily fluid of an infected individual, but not through casual contact. [25] X Research source Avoid reusing any type of needles—from tattoos to recreational drugs—to help prevent the spread of these viruses. [26] X Expert Source Raj Vuppalanchi, MDAcademic Hepatologist Expert Interview. 28 October 2020.
The recommended daily limit for women is 2-3 units of alcohol. For men, the recommended daily limit is 3-4 units. [28] X Research source As a reference point, one bottle of wine has 9-10 units of alcohol. [29] X Research source
Maintaining your is easy if you eat healthy, balanced, and regular meals. Food choices that are nutrient rich and contain moderate fat and complex carbohydrates, are best to promote your general health. Keep your daily calorie intake around 1,800-2,200, depending on how active you are. You should get your calories from nutrient-dense whole foods such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, dairy, and lean proteins. [31] X Trustworthy Source EatRight. org Organization associated with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics providing advice about food, health, and fitness Go to source Exercise is important to maintaining your weight and promoting your overall health. Participate in low-impact, moderate intensity cardiovascular activities every day. [32] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source Aim to exercise for least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. [33] X Research source
Eating more soluble fiber, healthy fats, and foods high in omega-3 fatty acids can help manage your cholesterol. Foods such as lean cuts of meat, low-fat dairy, olive oil, salmon, almonds, oats, lentils, and vegetables contains these three nutrients. [35] X Trustworthy Source MedlinePlus Collection of medical information sourced from the US National Library of Medicine Go to source Reduce or eliminate trans fats from your diet. Trans fats increase your bad, or LDL, cholesterol. Limiting or stopping your intake of foods such as fried foods and commercial products including baked goods, cookies, and crackers may help control your cholesterol. [36] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source Thirty minutes of exercise a day can help increase the levels of good, or HDL, cholesterol, in your body. [37] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source There is some evidence that quitting smoking will increase your HDL cholesterol levels. [38] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
If you are feeding your infant formula, she should get 1-2 ounces (30 to 60 milliliters) of formula every two to three hours during her first week of life. [41] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
