Jaundice: Symptoms & Signs (Icterus)

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Jaundice

Alternate Names : Icterus

Jaundice | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Jaundice is considered a sign of disease that has affected the level of bilirubin in the body. Those with jaundice may have no other symptoms. Other symptoms may occur, depending on the cause, including:

nausea and decreased appetite

vomiting

fever

weight loss

itching

dark urine

clay-colored stool

abdominal pain

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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