Jaundice Care: Essential Steps for Recovery

Many types of tricks are done when you get jaundice, but we would advise you not to come under the influence of these tricks and go to your doctor if you experience its symptoms. Your doctor will give you the right treatment for jaundice. The following first aid can be done for this -

• A person suffering from jaundice is advised to take adequate rest so that he can recover as soon as possible. 
• Newborns should be exposed to sunlight for some time if they have jaundice. Talk to your doctor for the right method. 
• Instead of eating large meals three times a day, eat small meals at short intervals when you have jaundice. 
• In jaundice, one should eat a low-fat and balanced diet. 
• Jaundice is a liver problem, so do not drink alcohol at all when you have jaundice. Doing this will damage your liver further and increase your problem. If you are addicted to drinking alcohol, try to quit it. 
• In jaundice, one should not eat very hot, fried, difficult to digest and very spicy food. You can use lemon or lime juice instead of salt and spices to make it taste. 
• Keep taking adequate fluids, especially water, when you have jaundice to avoid dehydration. Make it a habit to drink water little by little throughout the day. You can also drink juice if you want. 
• Goat milk contains antibodies and many important nutrients, which are very beneficial for curing jaundice. If you or your child has jaundice, drinking a glass of goat milk daily can give you relief. 
• Many people take different types of supplements, medicines and herbs for jaundice, which can cause side effects. That is why stay away from these substances. If you want to take any medicine for jaundice, then talk to your doctor first. 
• When you have jaundice, you need to rest, so do not do any exercise or physical work.
• If your child has jaundice and you breastfeed him, then keep feeding him an adequate amount of milk. 
• Garlic contains substances that heal your liver and you can recover from jaundice quickly. Eat three to four cloves of garlic daily. If you cannot chew garlic raw, then eat it by mixing it in your food. 
• If you have jaundice, reduce sugar intake and do not use sugar in your tea or coffee. 
• If you are already taking any medicines, then consult your doctor before taking any medicine or supplement in case of jaundice because some medicines can further aggravate your liver problem. The symptoms of jaundice can increase due to anger or anxiety, so do not worry in such a situation and try to control anger. 
• Ginger is one such remedy, which keeps the liver healthy and jaundice is cured quickly. For this, crush some ginger and put it in a glass of water and boil it. After this, filter this water and let it cool down a little. Drink the water lukewarm only. 
• If you take full cream or creamy milk, then take toned or skimmed milk until jaundice is cured. 
• Many people start itching when they have jaundice. In such a situation, wear loose clothes and do not go out in the sun. If you want, you can also take medicine for itching, but before taking it, talk to your doctor and follow the instructions given on the medicine packet. 
• If you have jaundice, do not go to the furnace and avoid working in any such hot place. 
• Consuming curd reduces the level of bilirubin in the body, so eat curd in case of jaundice. This is also a beneficial remedy for newborns, so if you breastfeed your child, try to take more curd so that your child's jaundice can be cured quickly. 
• Do not consume anything that contains alcohol. Instead, take something that does not contain alcohol and is also low in calories.

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You should always go to the doctor if you experience symptoms of jaundice, as these can be a sign of a serious internal problem. If jaundice is not treated timely and properly, it can lead to some serious complications.You should definitely go to your doctor in the following situations -

• Not understanding anything or feeling confused. 
• Yellowing of the skin or the white part of the eyes. 
• Severe pain in the stomach. 
• Feeling faint or fainting. 
• Light colour of stool. 
• Itching in the body. 
• Difficulty in breathing. 
• Dark colour of urine. 
• Frequent vomiting. 
• Having fever or feeling cold. 
• Feeling extremely tired. 
• Swelling in the stomach. 
• Weight loss without any reason. 
• If your jaundice symptoms are not getting cured even after trying home remedies and first aid, then waste no time and immediately go to your doctor.

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Jaundice, also known as jaundice, is caused by an excess of a pigment called bilirubin in the body, which turns the skin and eyes yellow. The treatment of jaundice depends on its severity and cause, which can usually be related to liver problems, infection, or blockage of the bile ducts. If jaundice occurs, contact a doctor immediately and get the right diagnosis and treatment. The patient should be given a light, low-fat, and nutritious diet, such as fruit juices, boiled vegetables, and whole grains. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. Avoid alcohol and spicy food and take adequate rest. Also, maintain hygiene and avoid contaminated water and food to prevent jaundice.