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Jaundice Causes and Diet for Jaundice PreventionIn which season does jaundice generally occur? Can you specify the causes of Jaundice?
Jaundice is a symptom for many diseases and this symptom is not seasonal.
Jaundice can occur in any season. For example neonatal jaundice may occur in winters, summers or spring; season is not important. What is important is that, it occurs in the infants born anytime or month of the year.
Jaundice is caused due to high levels of bilirubin in the body. Most of the time jaundice indicates that the liver function is compromised. Bilirubin is a catabolic byproduct of heam metabolism.
Excess bilirubin is processed in the liver and excreted in the bile. This bile is then used for the digestion of fats in the body. When there is some obstruction in these normal processes bilirubin levels in the blood rise which gives a yellow pigmentation to the skin and sclera or the white of the eyes. No matter in which season jaundice occurs, it is important to follow a good diet and rest adequately. Mild form of jaundice generally resolves quickly with adequate rest and an appropriate diet. The following tips mentioned below will help you in recovery from jaundice –
- Drink a lot of fluids. Besides drinking at least 10-12 glasses of boiled water include other fluids in your day to flush off excess bilirubin from your system via urine. Fluids like coconut water, sugarcane juice, lime juice, orange juice, apple juice, pineapple juice, carrot juice, beetroot juice, and other fresh fruit and vegetable juices can be included in the day. Clear vegetable soups will also help to increase your fluid intake and increase your appetite too.
- If you have nausea then preferably have small meals at short intervals.
This will not only help to prevent nausea but will also help you to add more calories to your diet. - Avoid the intake of spicy and junk foods altogether. Fat should also be taken in restricted amount as a heavy fatty meal will pose extra load on the liver for digestion.
- Avoid eating outside foods as far as possible. Maintain proper hygiene levels at home while preparing food.
- Eat only well cooked fish or poultry (after your bilirubin levels are stabilized). Avoid eating raw sprouts, uncooked fish, poultry or shellfish.
- Take adequate rest and avoid any kind of stress be it physical or psychological or emotional.
Before making any drastic changes in your diet, lifestyle or medications, consult your health care specialist. |
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