Jaundice or Piliya or icterus is a medical condition in which a yellowish (hence the name Piliya) and occasionally greenish pigmentation forms in the skin and eyes though there are many symptoms of this disease (piliya ke lakshan). This article discusses all about this medical condition and what one can do to prevent it.
Symptoms of Jaundice
Jaundice is associated with the following commonly occurring symptoms:
- Yellow Pigmentation in the skin
- Yellow Pigmentation in white eyes
- Itchiness
- Pale Faces
- Dark Urine
The other common symptoms include the following:
- Fever
- Exhaustion
- Weakness
- Stomachache
It can further lead to complexities, including the following:
- Anemia
- Infection
- Chronic Hepatitis
Prevention of Jaundice
Jaundice in adults is a rare and easily avoidable health condition. One can easily avoid it by taking a few preventive measures. These include the following:
- Cleanliness and hygiene are important.
It is crucial to stay clean and maintain hygiene at all times if one wishes to prevent Jaundice. Cleanliness is a virtue compared to godliness; it is definitely a good way to prevent several health conditions such as Jaundice.
- Avoid Alcohol.
Drinking too much alcohol is another bad habit associated with Jaundice as it weakens the liver. If one must drink alcohol, it is highly recommended that one must do it in moderation only.
- Cooking and Eating places should be clean.
Eating in cleaner places and making sure that one eats food cooked in cleaner places only goes a long way in preventing health conditions like Jaundice.
- Practicing safe sex
Safe sex can help a number of diseases, including such as several Sexually Transferred Diseases (STDs) like AIDS. It can also help prevent Jaundice.
- Exercise
The benefits of daily exercise are too many to be numbered here. It is also good for one’s liver and can help prevent diseases.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A lot of people have doubts and questions regarding Jaundice. Some of the most important of these frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are discussed in detail below:
Question: What are the anatomical cause of Jaundice?
The anatomical cause of Jaundice is high bilirubin levels. Normally, Bilirubin is a desirable substance. It is a red-colored compound that breaks down heme in humans, which in turn helps the disposal of waste products caused by the destruction of aged red blood cells. Jaundice is caused when too much bile is present in the human body due to abnormal heme metabolism levels, liver dysfunction, or an obstruction in the biliary duct.
Question: Is Jaundice common?
Answer: Jaundice is very common in babies – in fact, 4 out of every five babies will get Jaundice in the very first week of their life. It is much rarer in babies and is often a symptom of other diseases in adults.
The Bottom Line
One can easily wrap up the above discussion by concluding that Jaundice can be a malicious disease. An understanding of symptoms and preventive measures relating to Jaundice (पीलिया के लक्षण और बचाव) can help curb the prevalence of this nasty disease.
