Illness-related jaundice

Updated: 2024-03-28

Yellow tint of the skin due to high levels of a substance called bilirubin. There are many causes, including gallstones, liver disease, and liver or pancreatic cancer.

When to seek immediate medical care

See a healthcare professional right away if:

• Skin or eyes develop yellow tint.
• Jaundice comes with vomiting, weight loss that happens without effort, stomach pain, easy bruising or blood in stool in adults.