Gallbladder & Biliary Surgery
Jaundice treatment in Chennai
Jaundice is a yellowish skin discoloration brought on by elevated bilirubin levels in the blood and extracellular fluids.
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Key facts about Jaundice
- Condition
- Jaundice
- Speciality
- Gallbladder & Biliary Surgery
- Approach
- Medical and surgical, as the cause requires
- Treated by
- Dr. Kumaragurubaran
- Hospital
- Billroth, Shenoy Nagar
- Consultations
- Mon–Sat, no referral
What is Jaundice?
Jaundice, is a yellowish skin discoloration brought on by elevated bilirubin levels in the blood and extracellular fluids. In jaundice, there is a yellow discoloration of the eyes and urine.
Symptoms of Jaundice
The signs patients most often describe. Anything lasting more than a few weeks is worth having examined.
- Skin and the whites of eyes turn yellow
- Light-colored stools
- Appetite loss
- Mental changes including fatigue or disorientation, and stomach pain
What causes Jaundice?
- Jaundice falls into three categories: Prehepatic: Prehepatic jaundice is usually caused by accelerated hemolysis or heme pigment degradation.
- Hepatocellular: Also referred to as hepatic jaundice, this condition is brought on by cirrhosis, hepatotoxicity, chronic hepatitis, and alcohol-related liver illness and viral hepatitis, B,C,E.Cell necrosis causes the liver to lose its capacity to process and eliminate bilirubin.
- Posthepatic: Also known as obstructive jaundice
- This condition is typically brought on by liver flukes
- Pancreatic cancer, and gallstones that restrict the flow of bile
How Jaundice is diagnosed
No operation is planned on a guess — the diagnosis is established first.
- Jaundice is diagnosed by asking about the patient’s symptoms, inquiring about the medical history, and by examination of the abdomen.
- Urine and blood tests enable the doctor to evaluate the condition of the liver and determine the bilirubin level.
- Ultrasound abdomen, CT scan, and MRI scan may be necessary to rule out obstructive jaundice.
How Jaundice is treated
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The treatment of jaundice depends upon the underlying cause.
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Usually, prehepatic and hepatic causes of jaundice are treated by medicines and obstructive jaundice is treated with endoscopy and surgical interventions.
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Generally, patients are advised to take adequate rest maintain good hydration, and regular follow-up with the doctor.
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Dr. Kumaragurubaran can be considered one of the Best Doctors in treating patients with Jaundice .
Why patients choose this practice
Diagnosis before decision
No operation is scheduled on a guess. Many patients who arrive expecting surgery leave with a treatment plan instead.
Costs in writing, first
A written estimate covering surgeon, theatre, anaesthesia, implants and expected stay before you are asked to consent.
Treatment matched to the condition
Not every problem needs an operation. Where medicine, endoscopy or a day-care procedure is the better answer, that is what is recommended.
Second opinions
If surgery has been advised elsewhere, bring the scans and the plan. Reviewing another surgeon’s recommendation is routine.
About the surgeon
Treated by
Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Senior Surgical Gastroenterologist, Advanced Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MRCS (England), FIAGES (Gastro), FALS (Colorectal, Bariatric, Hernia, Robotic), Dip. ALS (Advanced Laparoscopy)
Gastroenterologist, GI & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. Treats Hernia, Reflux, Obesity, Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Anorectal conditions, and provides medical treatment for GERD, Gastritis, Peptic ulcer, Jaundice, Pancreatitis, Colitis and IBD.
Jaundice: frequently asked questions
What is Jaundice?
Jaundice is a yellowish skin discoloration brought on by elevated bilirubin levels in the blood and extracellular fluids.
What are the symptoms of Jaundice?
Skin and the whites of eyes turn yellow. Light-colored stools. Appetite loss. Mental changes including fatigue or disorientation, and stomach pain.
What causes Jaundice?
Jaundice falls into three categories: Prehepatic: Prehepatic jaundice is usually caused by accelerated hemolysis or heme pigment degradation. Hepatocellular: Also referred to as hepatic jaundice, this condition is brought on by cirrhosis, hepatotoxicity, chronic hepatitis, and alcohol-related liver illness and viral hepatitis, B,C,E.Cell necrosis causes the liver to lose its capacity to process and eliminate bilirubin. Posthepatic: Also known as obstructive jaundice.
How is Jaundice diagnosed?
Jaundice is diagnosed by asking about the patient’s symptoms, inquiring about the medical history, and by examination of the abdomen. Urine and blood tests enable the doctor to evaluate the condition of the liver and determine the bilirubin level. Ultrasound abdomen, CT scan, and MRI scan may be necessary to rule out obstructive jaundice.
How is Jaundice treated?
The treatment of jaundice depends upon the underlying cause. Usually, prehepatic and hepatic causes of jaundice are treated by medicines and obstructive jaundice is treated with endoscopy and surgical interventions. Generally, patients are advised to take adequate rest maintain good hydration, and regular follow-up with the doctor.
Who treats Jaundice in Chennai?
Dr. Kumaragurubaran, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai, treats Jaundice. He has 28 years of experience and has performed more than 20,000 laparoscopic surgeries.
How do I book a consultation for Jaundice?
You can call +91 93603 91740, message on WhatsApp, or send the appointment form on this site. No referral is needed and most patients are seen within the same week. Consultations run Monday to Saturday at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kumaragurubaran, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), Senior Consultant at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar. This page is patient education and does not replace a consultation in which you have been examined.
Next step
Discuss Jaundice with Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Bring any scans or reports you already have. You will be told plainly what is wrong, what the options are, and what happens if nothing is done.