Is it normal or does it mean something bad is going to happen? Does it mean the end is near?
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jaundice is the liver shutting down. It can't clear the toxins - the blood becomes dirty and can't carry oxygen. In your search area type "jaundice" and read the information.
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It means that the main organs are starting to shut down. It is not a good sign.
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Jaundice is caused by an increase in bilirubin. Bilirubin is created when old red blood cells are broken down and "recycled" by the body. When the liver begins to fail (which may be the result of metastatic cancer in the liver), the bilirubin can no longer be properly filtered from the blood and it begins to accumulate in higher than normal levels. This causes yellowing of the skin, oral mucosa, and whites of the eyes. It may also cause itching, which can sometimes be relieved by a drug called Atatrax. In a patient with colon cancer, jaundice is a sign that the cancer has spread to the liver (Stage IV). While the patient can still be treated effectively with chemo and radiation, there is no cure for a cancer this advanced. Update: It does not necessarily mean the organ is "shutting down." It just means it's not working properly. Some tumor growth can be irradiated or shrunk with chemotherapy, improving liver function and prolonging life.
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