• Disturbance in bilirubin- Hyperbilirubinemia
• (Normal: 2.5-3.0)

Types:

• Hepatic- disturbance of hepatocyte function caused by impaired liver cells
• Obstructive jaundice- common bile duct occluded by gallstones
• Hemolytic- excessive breakdown by RBCs

Clinical Manifestations:

• Yellow skin + mucous membranes
• Scleral icterus (yellow eyes)
• Pruritus (Severe itching)
• Dark urine
• Clay colored stools
• Infection- fever + chills