why does the skin begomes yellow-greenish when you have hepatitis?
365758
Actually it is bilirubin that leads to the yellow/green discoloration in the skin and eyes. \n\nBilirubin is a breakdown product of blood and is metabolized through the liver. When the liver is not functioning well, as in the case of hepatitis, the bilirubin accumulates. Bilirubin is a pigment which then causes the discoloration called jaundice when in manifests in the skin and icterus when you see it in the eyes.\n\nDepending on the severity of the hepatitis and the etiology of the hepatitis your skin may or may not be jaundiced. If the metabolic mechanisms of the liver become overwhelmed or is not functioning adequately then the bilirubin will accumulate. After reaching certain levels, bilirubin will make the skin appear yellow.\n\nThis is also the same stuff that you may see in your vomit - it will be the greenish bitter stuff (assuming it wasn't bitter green jello you just ate or something).
522144
it is called jaundice
1075149
Perhaps you are just suffering from jaundice.  You need to go through certain tests to be sure\n\nSome signs of liver damage are: \nfeeling tired or weak \nlosing your appetite \nfeeling sick to your stomach \nlosing weight \nbruising or bleeding easily, such as nosebleeds \nbloating due to fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites*) \ndeclining mental functions \nAlso, signs of liver damage include: skin and the whites of the eyes turn yellow, a condition called jaundice, and may cause swelling in the legs and the abdomen. You cannot live without a liver that works. If your liver fails, your doctor may put you on a waiting list for a liver transplant.   {Though this doesnt seem to be the case with you}\n\nTherefore, Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following signs of liver damage: \nnausea \nvomiting \nabdominal pain \nunusual fatigue \nloss of appetite \nyellow skin or eyes \nitching \nclay-colored stools, or \ndark urine \n.
1122577
i had the same thing and my moms a nurse she said it was okay and it was just a phase in the "growing" cycle so dont worry about it, but if it turns yellow, or green you should see a doctor.
1058447
Jaundice can be caused by many things including: Liver failure, alcoholism, hepatits A, B, C, etc. , Yellow fever, hemolytic anemic, bile duct obstruction, gallstones, etc.\n\nYou need to see a doctor to determine the cause of jaundice.  Typical symptoms include yellow skin, yellow eyes, itchy skin, mental disturbances, etc.  Please see a doctor as soon as possible, as you may die from jaundice.
317544
Depends, it could be a sign of jaundice or a liver problem.  I suggest you see a doc as soon as possible
941991
maybe you have tthis skin condition. my brother has it too. it's the discloration of skin and it's pretty noticeable
815478
It is Jaundice, caused by liver failure.
126330
Jaundice is a condition not a disease.  Jaundice is caused by yellowing of the skin and eyes and a deep-yellow color of the urine, due to the presence of bile pigments in the blood and tissue.  This condition is most common in new borns as their system has not yet started producing anti-bodies to fight infections. As a adult, conditions of jaundice can occur from a wide variety of viro infections. Juandice is generally short lived and does not pose any threat to the blood stream once cured.  The ability to donate blood should not have any bearing on whether or not you or anyone else ever had jaundice.  If this was the case, no one could give blood, for every one at one point or another has had to deal with some form of jaundice.
1102925
The liver creates bile and mixes it with feces or stool and that gives it the brown color. Foods affect it a little. Eat greens with chlorophyll and that has green color. Eat lots of carrots and it is a lighter brown.
1157991
Melanin caused by exposure to the sun (like freckles or age spots). Try a product for alleviating liver spots (anti aging products mostly). They often occur during the summer or in pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Try staying out of the sun & consult you doctor if worried at all.
389239
It's the vitamins. When you take vitamins, your body will process the vitamins and minerals you need to extract from the pill(s), then you liver and kidneys will flush out the excess, and the end result is usually bright neon yellow urine, as well as a smell. If you are having any other symptoms, please see a doctor, it could be something other than your vitamins, and could be microscopically destroying your reproductive organs, or a bladder infection.
783290
The liver is the only organ(besides your skin) that is able to regenerate after injury or illness.  God designed it so, as it has the primary function of cleansing the blood.  It also produces bile for digestion of intestinal waste.  Bile is usually dark green to blackish in color..hence, the dark red appearance  The liver also makes good and bad cholesterol..so harming your liver is bad..and detoxifying it through healthful eating habits is good.  When the liver is ill, a person or animal will become jaundice, having a yellowish cast to skin and the white part of the eyes..also, in extreme liver disease, the abdomen will become distended..as the the toxins are not leaving the body and fluid builds up in the abdomen.
938319
This is what I have to say about tattoos. Honey, you can get Hepatitis C from it. It is the most rampant cause of cirrhosis of the liver. There is a treatment for Hepatitis C, but only 50% of those infected will respond to given treatment; the rest get liver disease and die. I also just got my blood drawn yesterday to see if I have Hepatitis C. You see we just found out 4 days ago that my husband has it and that I could also have it because I have slept with him. It's no small matter. I'm sitting here scared wondering what the results will be. I hope my test results come back negative. Please pray for me. I also hope for your friend's sake that she chooses not to get the tattoo; it's just not worth it. :(\n\nAdditional Note: A lot of people say it's fine if you get it done at a sanitary professional place. What they don't tell you is it doesn't matter how sanitary it is because part of the ink that is used goes back into the ink vials. To show you what I mean...imagine drinking out of a straw. Part of the liquid in the straw goes back into the glass when you are finished. It may be a very small amount; however, it is the same concept with the clean needles and ink vials when people get tattoos. Once you get Hepatitis C you have to get interferon shots 3 times a week for 6-18 months and there is no guarantee that it will work or that you won't relapse. I sure hope my test comes back negative. I will just hate it if it doesn't, and it's so sad that my husband has this. We have an appointment set up with his doctor in a couple weeks to go over his treatment plan. I think people that get tattoos are crazy!!!!
10885
If your urine has a strange color or is cloudy frequently there might be a problem.  If it is a green or bluish tint then that means there's too much uric acid that could crystalize into a stone.  The predominance of uric acid can also be caused by the liver.  If you have mono (mono stays in the body for 7 years) then that could cause the discoloration.  Also if you eat or drink things with a lot of blue or green pigment added.\n   If your urine is the color of apple-juice or has a lot of red, then there could be blood and that could indicat a stone or an infection.\n   The kidneys are located in the mid back under the rib-cage.  The ureters (the tubes that carry urine to the bladder) run down through the lower back.  You back pain could be due to aching muscles and are not necesarily due to the kidneys.  \n   The best thing to do is see your doctor about it.
1118098
Yeah as far as I know, a liver problem. Go to the doc!
299361
Yeah, as others said. It's most probably "jaundice" \n\nSomeone has explained what jaundice is, previously. So yeah, i wont repeat.\n\nIt could be a sign of some form of liver problem or it could be benign. It's best to go to see the doctor about that if she is worried. Otherwise, wait for a few days and consult a doctor if it gets worse. \n\nAnd i hope she gets well soon. =)