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Jaundice occurs due to high levels bilirubin levels in the body. Excess bilirubin is processed in the liver and excreted in the bile. This bile is then used to digest the fats in the body. When there is an obstruction in the liver or the liver cannot remove this excess bilirubin, jaundice occurs. There are many causes of jaundice – these include malaria, certain diseases of the blood, leptospirosis, and liver diseases and so on.
The most common cause of jaundice is viral hepatitis. This is when the liver gets infected due to certain viruses. Hepatitis A or Hepatitis E are two forms of jaundice that are caused by contaminated food or water. This can occur if either the food or the water is contaminated with sewage water. This kind of jaundice occurs more frequently during the monsoons when there can be several outbreaks of this. Jaundice can also spread through contaminated or infected needles, syringes or during a blood transfusion. This kind of jaundice is known as Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C. Hepatitis B can also be spread through sexual encounters or from a mother to her baby during the delivery. Jaundice can also occur in new born babies. This is because new born babies produce bilirubin faster than their bodies can eliminate it. Jaundice precautions for the above mentioned kinds of jaundice are given below:- • Vaccinate all family members against Hepatitis B.
• If you have contracted Hepatitis B, jaundice precautions for you include covering any cuts or wounds that you have. If you happen to cut yourself badly, ensure that strong bleach is used to clean up the spill.
• Intakes of calcium, magnesium, Vitamin B6, is also good as a deficiency of these cause nervous disorders. These nervous disorders lead to spasmic movements in the bile duct and contribute to the development of jaundice.
• Patients who are suffer from the Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C virus should not be allowed to donate blood, organs or semen.
• Jaundice precautions for those persons who suffer from either Hepatitis A or Hepatitis E include good personal hygiene. It is important to keep clean and in particular wash hands regularly. Entire families can avoid getting either type of jaundice if these precautions during jaundice are followed.
• Do not eat unhygienic food or food not cooked properly.
• Studies have shown that a deficiency in Vitamin E contributes to an attack of jaundice. Nuts and leafy vegetables which are good sources of Vitamin E should be consumed regularly.
• Beet leaves also help to improve your liver function. Drink a juice of beet leaves twice a day.
• Ensure that only disposal syringes and needles are used, as and when required.
• Boil and filter all drinking water.
• Jaundice precautions also include taking adequate rest, and avoiding any kind of stress – emotional, psychological or physical. Vitamin C if taken in large doses is believed to reduce jaundice duration. Remember that the treatment chosen will depend on the cause of jaundice.
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