yellow complexion
Introduction
Introduction The face is yellow and looks like a malnourished or sick person. Clinically, there are many causes of yellowing of the face, which are pathological and non-pathological, and should be carefully discerned.
Cause
Cause
The causes of pathological yellowing are: hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver, cholecystitis, gallstones, etc. Any disease that may cause jaundice can cause yellowing of the complexion. Astragalus will not only cause yellowing of the skin, but also the sclera and urine. Generally, the deeper the jaundice, the heavier the condition, and the serious jaundice may even endanger life.
Common causes of non-pathological facial yellowing are: orange yellow disease and serving A flat, pediatric physiological jaundice may cause skin yellowing. Some people eat too much citrus, carrots, pumpkins, etc., which can cause yellowing of the skin, but the sclera is not yellow. There are also people with long-term stress, depression, and boredom. Long-term malnutrition and anemia may lead to a decrease in the body's metabolic function, apathy, weight loss, and dry complexion. Such a complexion of the face is generally not as yellow as the face caused by pathological jaundice.
Examine
an examination
Related inspection
Liver function test blood test
In general, if only the face is yellow and there are no other clinical symptoms, the possibility of pathological facial yellowing can be basically ruled out. If you have eye, skin, urine and other yellowing and gastrointestinal symptoms or liver discomfort, you should do liver function and other related tests to see if you have hepatitis and other liver and gallbladder diseases. If there is obvious liver yellowing, you should go as soon as possible. Check to see if there are any new changes in the condition.
Diagnosis
Differential diagnosis
Differential diagnosis of yellow complexion:
Yellow lips: yellow lips should pay attention to hepatitis problems.
