If left untreated, will jaundice kill you?

Answer by  Loyola (378)

Jaundice is not an illness. It is a symptom of excess bilirubin in the blood stream. This usually means that your liver is not properly removing the bilirubin, one of its functions. Jaundice could indicate the presence of a serious liver disease such as hepatitis, and requires immediate medical attention.

Answer by  ct (27)

The underlying question is what caused the jaundice to begin with. Jaundice is the yellowing of skin but can be cause by hepatitis and therefore can lead to Liver failure, which can ultimately kill you

Answer by  lbj (132)

There are many causes of jaundice. Some are dangerous and other resolve on their own. People with new jaundice should be seen by a doctor.

Answer by  trouble (66)

if jaundice is untreated,it could cause liver damage,which in the in that will cause a heart attack and poor blood that would kill you in the end.

Answer by  yanksraids (0)

how do you know if the yellowing of the skin in the groin area is an infection or a possible disease how do you tell the difference and when should you be concerned or does jaundice ever go away