What Is Jaundice in Adults?
Most people associate jaundice with newborn babies, but adults can have the condition as well. Jaundice is when the skin and membranes (such as the whites of the eyes) turn a yellowish or a yellow-brown color because too much of the chemical bilirubin is circulating in the blood. In adults, jaundice indicates an underlying medical problem, such as liver damage. Any person displaying signs of jaundice should consult a medical professional as soon as possible.
