What is jaundice in percentage.like people says the jaundice getting reduced from 45% to 6%
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Jaundice is not usually measured as a percentage. It means the yellow color of the eyes/skin caused by a raised blood level of bilirubin.
When someone says it went from “45% to 6%,” they may be using the wrong term or referring to a specific lab number. Common possibilities:
- Bilirubin level: Usually reported as mg/dL or µmol/L, for example 4.5 mg/dL dropping to 0.6 mg/dL, not 45% to 6%.
- Liver test values: ALT, AST, ALP, or INR may be described, but these are also not normally percentages.
- A percentage decrease: If the bilirubin truly decreased from 45 to 6 in the same units, it has decreased by about 86.7%: [ (45-6) / 45 \times 100 = 86.7% ]
In adults, total bilirubin is commonly about 0.1 to 1.2 mg/dL, and yellowing often becomes noticeable above roughly 2 mg/dL, though interpretation depends on age and the direct/indirect bilirubin fractions. MedlinePlus explains bilirubin testing.
Ask for the actual report values, including:
- Total bilirubin
- Direct bilirubin
- Indirect bilirubin
- Units and reference range
- ALT, AST, ALP, and INR if available
If there is worsening yellowing, fever, severe abdominal pain, confusion, vomiting, pale stools, dark urine, or jaundice in a newborn, seek medical care promptly.
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