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Jaundice

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Jaundice Treatment

The treatment for jaundice depends on the underlying cause.

Treatment for jaundice may include:

Liver disease diet:

Low protein diet
Low fat diet

Antihistamine for itching:

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Vitamin B supplements.
Hepatitis A immunization
Hepatitis B immunization
Jaundice clinical trials

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Last Updated: May 21, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Jaundice References:

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Pitiakoudis M, Mimidis K, Tsaroucha AK, Papadopoulos V, Karayiannakis A, Simopoulos C. Predictive value of risk factors in patients with obstructive jaundice. J Int Med Res. 2004 Nov-Dec;32(6):633-8.
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Szabo P, Wolf M, Bucher HU, Haensse D, Fauchere JC, Arlettaz R. Assessment of jaundice in preterm neonates: comparison between clinical assessment, two transcutaneous bilirubinometers and serum bilirubin values. Acta Paediatr. 2004 Nov;93(11):1491-5.