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Jaundice, also known as icterus, is a symptom not a disease. It is a yellowish discoloration of the skin, conjunctiva, and mucous membranes caused by increased levels of bilirubin. Many different diseases and conditions can cause jaundice.

5 Great Resources on Jaundice

• MedicineNet: Jaundice
• Cleveland Clinic: Jaundice
• PatientPlus: Jaundice
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Jaundice
• Merck Manuals: Jaundice

5 Latest Headlines on Jaundice

• More Jaundice News from Google

What is Jaundice?

• Wikipedia: Jaundice
• Dr Greene: Jaundice
• Lab Tests Online: Jaundice
• MedlinePlus: Jaundice
• Mama's Health: Jaundice?

What Are The Symptoms of Jaundice?

• WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Jaundice
• MedicineNet: Description of Jaundice
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Jaundice Image
• BBC Health: Jaundice: What are the symptoms?
• iVillage TotalHealth: Jaundice

What Are The Causes and Complications of Jaundice?

• WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Jaundice
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Jaundice: Causes
• BBC Health: Jaundice: What causes it?
• Virtual Medical Centre: Jaundice
• iVillage TotalHealth: Potential causes of jaundice
• Mayo Clinic: Signs and Symptoms: Hepatitis A | Hepatitis B | Hepatitis C | Pancreatic Cancer | Gallbladder Cancer | Gallstones | Sickle Cell Anemia | Gilbert's Syndrome | Acute Liver Failure | Cirrhosis of the Liver | Yellow Fever | Typhoid Fever

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Jaundice?

• WrongDiagnosis: Treatments for Jaundice
• eMedicine: Neonatal Jaundice - Treatment
• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Jaundice - Treatment
• iVillage TotalHealth: Treatment and prevention of jaundice

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Jaundice

• Patient UK: Gilbert Won't Make You Sick
• Three Wise Monkeys: Yellow Death
• The Native Sentimental Maniac: Jaundice Days
• At War With Words: To All My Friends
• Suburban Turmoil: It's All Fun and Games Until Your Liver Stops Working

Foundations and Support Groups on Jaundice

• American Liver Foundation
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Jaundice

• HealthBoards: Liver Disorders
• iVillage Message Boards: Messages about Jaundice
• CancerCompass: Jaundice After Whipple Operation
• Yahoo Answers: Jaundice Questions

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Jaundice

• PubMed: Jaundice Articles
• JAMA: Jaundice Articles
• Google Scholar: Jaundice Articles

Clinical Trials on Jaundice

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Jaundice Studies | Hyperbilirubinemia Studies
• CenterWatch: Jaundice Studies

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• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis D
• Hepatitis E
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Gallbladder Cancer
• Gallstones
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• Gilbert's Syndrome
• Liver Failure
• Yellow Fever
• Typhoid Fever
• Malaria
• Cirrhosis of the Liver

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