Jaundice is a condition that causes the skin, whites of the eyes, and moist tissue linings in the body to turn yellow, due to the buildup of a waste product called bilirubin. Liver disease, excessive breakdown of red blood cells, certain medications, and bile duct blockage can all cause jaundice in adults, but it’s usually harmless in newborns.
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Grant Chu, MD, is an associate clinical professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Chu is also associate director of inpatient East-West consult services at the ...
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