Jaundice Treatment
Jaundice Treatment in Coimbatore and Chennai
Jaundice causes the skin or whites of the eyes to turn yellow and may indicate an underlying problem involving the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas or blood. Because the cause can range from viral hepatitis to a blocked bile duct, jaundice requires timely medical evaluation.
GEM Hospital provides Jaundice Treatment in Coimbatore through gastroenterologists, hepatologists, interventional endoscopists and gastrointestinal surgeons. Patients seeking Jaundice Treatment in Chennai can also access cause-based diagnosis and medical, endoscopic or surgical treatment at GEM’s Chennai centres.
The objective is not simply to reduce yellow discolouration. It is to identify and treat the condition causing bilirubin to accumulate.
Care Highlights
What is Jaundice?
Jaundice is a visible sign of excess bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment produced when old red blood cells break down.
A healthy liver processes bilirubin and releases it through bile. Yellow discolouration develops when bilirubin is produced faster than the liver can process it, liver cells are damaged or the normal flow of bile is obstructed.
Jaundice is not a standalone disease. The underlying cause must be identified before an appropriate treatment can be recommended.
What are the warning signs of Jaundice?
The clearest sign is the yellowing of the whites of the eyes. Other symptoms vary according to the underlying liver, gallbladder or bile-duct condition.
Symptoms to watch for:
Yellowing of the skin may be harder to notice on darker skin tones. Changes in the whites of the eyes, urine or stool may be easier to identify.
What causes Jaundice?
Jaundice can develop before bilirubin reaches the liver, within the liver itself or after the liver has processed it.
Viral Hepatitis
Hepatitis viruses can inflame the liver and affect its ability to process bilirubin. Treatment depends on the type of hepatitis, its duration and the degree of liver involvement.
Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
Long-term or excessive alcohol intake may damage liver cells and lead to inflammation, scarring or cirrhosis.
Fatty Liver and Cirrhosis
Progressive liver damage may reduce normal liver function. Jaundice can be a sign of advanced disease and should be evaluated promptly.
Gallstones
A gallstone can enter the common bile duct and stop bile from draining normally. This may cause yellowing, abdominal pain, fever or infection.
Bile-Duct Stricture
Inflammation, injury, previous surgery or other conditions can cause narrowing of the bile duct. A stent may be required to restore drainage.
Pancreatic or Biliary Tumours
Growths near the pancreas or bile duct may obstruct bile flow. Treatment depends on the location, stage and operability of the condition.
Medication-Related Liver Injury
Some medicines, supplements and herbal products can affect liver function. Patients should disclose everything they take and should not stop prescribed medication without medical advice.
Blood Disorders
Rapid breakdown of red blood cells can produce more bilirubin than the liver can process.
Types of Jaundice
Jaundice is classified into key medical categories depending on where bilirubin processing or metabolic clearance is affected.
Hepatocellular Jaundice
Develops when liver parenchyma and hepatocytes are damaged by viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, or toxins, impairing the liver's ability to process and excrete bilirubin.
Hemolytic Jaundice
Occurs when red blood cells break down prematurely at an accelerated rate (pre-hepatic), overwhelming the liver's capacity with excess unconjugated bilirubin.
Neonatal Jaundice
A common condition in newborns caused by transitional, immature liver bilirubin metabolism; managed through specialized phototherapy and clinical monitoring.
Jaundice Treatments
At GEM Hospital, jaundice treatment is cause-directed. Our expert hepatobiliary and pediatric teams provide advanced medical, endoscopic, interventional radiology, and surgical therapies:
ERCP
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography is a specialized, minimally invasive technique used to extract common bile duct stones, dilate strictures, and place biliary stents to relieve obstructive jaundice without open surgery.
PTC
Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography & Biliary Drainage provides image-guided catheter access to drain blocked bile and place stents when obstructions are located high in the biliary tree or when ERCP is not feasible.
Liver Transplant
Definitive, life-saving surgery for patients with end-stage liver failure, decompensated cirrhosis, or acute fulminant liver disease where medical and procedural therapies can no longer restore hepatic clearance.
Conventional Phototherapy
Calibrated overhead high-intensity blue light therapy that converts unconjugated bilirubin in infant skin and blood into harmless, water-soluble photoisomers that are easily excreted without liver processing.
Fiberoptic Phototherapy
A flexible, soft fiberoptic biliblanket pad wrapped directly around the newborn, ensuring continuous bilirubin photo-oxidation while allowing skin-to-skin kangaroo care, swaddling, and uninterrupted breastfeeding.
Why choose GEM Hospital for Jaundice Care?
Effective jaundice care may require more than one speciality. GEM brings medical gastroenterology, hepatology, advanced endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery into a coordinated treatment pathway.
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Cause-Specific Evaluation
Treatment begins only after determining whether the bilirubin increase is related to the liver, blood or an obstruction in the biliary system.
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Advanced Endoscopy
ERCP, EUS and SpyGlass may support the diagnosis and management of selected pancreatic and bile-duct conditions.
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Minimally Invasive Treatment
Suitable patients may receive endoscopic or laparoscopic procedures instead of conventional open surgery.
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Multidisciplinary Expertise
Gastroenterologists, hepatologists, interventional endoscopists, surgeons, radiologists and critical-care teams can collaborate in complex cases.
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Connected Patient Care
Investigations, specialist consultations, treatment and follow-up can be coordinated within the GEM healthcare system.
Patients visiting GEM Hospital in Coimbatore can access established gastroenterology and liver-care services supported by advanced diagnostic and therapeutic facilities.
What can patients expect during treatment?
Specialist Consultation
The doctor reviews the symptoms, previous reports, medicines, lifestyle factors and relevant medical history.
Diagnostic Testing
Blood investigations and imaging help identify the jaundice type and underlying cause.
Treatment Discussion
The specialist explains the diagnosis, available options, expected benefits and possible risks before treatment begins.
Medical or Procedural Care
The patient receives medication, endoscopic treatment, surgery or clinical monitoring according to the diagnosis.
Follow-Up
Liver function, bilirubin levels and symptom improvement are monitored. Patients may also receive guidance about medication, nutrition, alcohol avoidance and future testing.
Jaundice Care at GEM Hospital Coimbatore
For people requiring Jaundice Treatment in Coimbatore, GEM offers evaluation for hepatitis, liver disease, gallstones, bile-duct obstruction and pancreatic conditions. Medical care is supported by endoscopic and surgical expertise when intervention is required.
GEM Hospital in Coimbatore provides access to gastroenterologists, hepatologists and gastrointestinal surgeons within one coordinated care setting.
Jaundice Care at GEM Hospital Chennai
Patients requiring Jaundice Treatment in Chennai can consult GEM for liver-related and obstructive causes of jaundice. Depending on the findings, care may involve medication, monitoring, ERCP, stenting or minimally invasive surgery.
Treatment is personalised according to the cause, severity and overall health of the patient.
Expert Video Guides on Jaundice
Hear directly from senior gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and endoscopy specialists at GEM Hospital as they explain early diagnosis, causes, warning signs, and modern treatment options for jaundice.
Diagnosing Jaundice at the Earliest is Better | GEM Talks
Jaundice: Symptoms, Treatment & Complications | Dr. R. Vinoth Kumar
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Jaundice is a sign of excess bilirubin in the blood. It may result from liver disease, red blood cell breakdown or obstruction of normal bile flow.
A gastroenterologist or hepatologist usually evaluates jaundice. An interventional endoscopist or gastrointestinal surgeon may become involved when there is a bile-duct blockage or surgical condition.
Yes. Some causes can be managed with medication, hydration, nutritional support or monitoring. Surgery is considered only when required by the underlying condition.
Yes. A gallstone blocking the common bile duct can cause obstructive jaundice. ERCP may be required to remove the stone and restore bile flow.
Yes. GEM uses ERCP for suitable patients with bile-duct stones, narrowing or obstruction. The procedure is recommended only after clinical and diagnostic evaluation.
SpyGlass enables direct examination of the bile duct. It may help specialists assess difficult stones, narrowed areas or abnormalities that require a closer view.
Seek medical evaluation as soon as the eyes or skin appear yellow. Fever, severe pain, vomiting, confusion, bleeding or abdominal swelling require urgent attention.
Patients can consult the gastroenterology or hepatology team at GEM Hospital in Coimbatore for diagnostic evaluation and cause-specific treatment.
Yes. GEM offers specialist assessment and appropriate medical, endoscopic and surgical care for jaundice at its Chennai centres.
Yellowing is a symptom. Finding the cause is the First Step.
Timely evaluation can help detect liver disease, infection, gallstones or bile-duct obstruction before further complications develop.
