Hello doc, Was affected with jaundice 1.4 points, here I want to know is this can be cured by food habits ?? Or we have to take the medicine ??? If so what is the medicine we have to take ?? And can I get the food habits list that has to followed??? Ravi ...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor!  One has to find out first as what can be the cause of jaundice. I mean to say, jaundice is a symptom not a disease, and it manifests upon acquiring multitude of diseases. Causes can be divided as -pre hepatic causes -hepatic causes -post hepatic causes For pre hepatic causes, you should do your blood test, as it's usually caused of increased destruction of blood cells. You should meet a blood specialist.  For hepatic causes, do you blood tests like Lots, hepatitis B & C profile. You should consult a gastroenterologist for that, as many acute and chronic liver diseases can cause that.  Post hepatic causes mostly includes obstruction of bile duct. You have to take heavy fluid intake, do an ultrasound. If a stone is there consult a surgeon.  Generally you have to do following baseline tests for jaundice before you go to specialist.-complete blood count-liver function tests like AST, ALT,LDH etc-Bilirubin (Direct and Indirect)-Ultrasound Abdomen Of course, you can do CAT SCAN, MRI OR PET SCAN, based on what your consultant feels right. Hope I answered this question. WISH YOU BEST OF HEALTH!