Advice on jaundice
Jaundice is the condition in which the skin, the mucous membranes, and the eyes get slightly discoloured and appear yellow. This discoloration is caused an increased level of bilirubin, a bile pigment, in your blood. Jaundice is characterized by fever, weakness, a loss of appetite, nausea, and the yellow discoloration. There is no known co-relation between smoking and jaundice but it is recommended that you do not smoke while you have or are recovering from jaundice for general health reasons. In fact, one of the symptoms of jaundice is distaste for smoking. Research has indicated that if an expectant mother is smoking, the chances of the child having jaundice are lowered. This seems to be the only benefit of smoking during a pregnancy.
Because jaundice tends to weaken your system so much, it is essential that you get enough rest and allow your body to recover. You should also make sure that you are consuming a healthy and balanced diet. It is recommended that you should drink only fruits and liquids the first week of being afflicted with jaundice. You should avoid drinking any liquor for some time after you recover from jaundice. Stick to a light and high carbohydrate diet while you are recovering and avoid legumes and pulses that might cause or aggravate jaundice.
answered by M W