Patient's question:
I went for a check-up a while ago and found that I had jaundice, but it was mild. I don't know exactly what types there are, so I want to ask, can jaundice be divided according to the cause of onset?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the classification of jaundice needs to be based on the different causes of jaundice to provide classification. For example, jaundice caused by hepatitis B virus infection, or jaundice caused by biliary obstruction, or jaundice caused by bile duct cancer, or jaundice caused by hepatocellular carcinoma. Recommendations and guidance, because different causes may lead to the occurrence of jaundice, it is necessary to consider active examination of liver ultrasound and viral status, etc., to find out the cause of jaundice for treatment. For example, jaundice caused by hepatitis B virus infection may require antiviral treatment and liver-protecting medication to improve, but if it is caused by a tumor, it may be necessary to consider surgical treatment.