Not exact matches
However, there may be other conditions that cause an exaggeration
of this type
of jaundice, such
as a more rapid than normal
breakdown of red blood cells.
However, there may be other conditions which cause an exaggeration
of this type
of jaundice, such
as a more rapid than normal
breakdown of red blood cells.
Your body produces bilirubin
as a result
of the
breakdown of red blood cells.
Jaundice can also affect people with liver disease or increased
breakdown of red blood cells,
as in malaria.
If not enough carbohydrate is consumed to maintain
blood glucose levels for the brain, nervous system, and developing
red blood cells the
breakdown of glycogen for glucose results in a loss
of water, which many interpret
as weight loss.
It also acts
as a coenzyme in the
breakdown and utilization
of protein; and assists in the formation
of red blood cells.
As the disease progresses, excessive levels
of bilirubin, a
breakdown product
of red blood cell hemolysis, build up within the body.