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08:06 PM Thursday 02 May 2024
The Consulto
Changes in facial color should not be ignored, because yellowing, for example, may be a warning sign of some diseases.
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In the following report, Al-Consulto reviews the diseases that cause yellowing of the face, according to the “Healthline” website.
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Diseases that cause yellowing of the face
1- Hepatitis
A disease caused by infection, autoimmune disorders, severe blood loss, medications, substance abuse, or alcohol consumption.
Yellowing of the face is a common symptom of hepatitis, in addition to:
– Tired.
– Anorexia.
– Nausea.
– Vomiting.
– Skin itching.
– Feeling pain in the upper right part of the abdomen.
– Fluid accumulation in the abdomen.
– Yellowing of the whites of the eyes.
2- Thalassemia
A genetic disorder that causes the body to produce an abnormal form of hemoglobin, in addition to destroying red blood cells, leading to anemia.
The symptoms of thalassemia – which may vary relatively from one patient to another – are:
– Facial paleness.
– Yellowing of the skin.
– Excessive fatigue.
– Bone deformity.
– Dark urine.
3- Pancreatic diseases
Yellowing of the face may indicate the presence of acute inflammation or a malignant tumor in the pancreas, especially if the patient is simultaneously suffering from:
– Anorexia.
– Weight loss.
– Feeling pain in the abdomen or lower back.
– Yellowing of the whites of the eyes.
– Nausea.
– Vomiting.
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4- Hepatic viruses
Yellowing of the face is a possible sign of infection with hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses if it is accompanied by:
– Tired.
– Dark urine.
– Joint and muscle pain.
– Anorexia.
– fever.
– Not feeling comfortable in the abdomen.
– Yellowing of the whites of the eyes.
5- Anemia
There are types of anemia that lead to pale skin and a yellow color in the face. They are:
– Bean anemia.
– Sickle cell anemia.
– Autoimmune hemolytic anemia of unknown cause.
– Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia.
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6- Alcoholic liver disease
It results from consuming excessive alcoholic beverages for a long time, and its symptoms vary from one patient to another depending on the damage to the liver, but the most common warning signs appear in the form of:
– Yellowing of the face.
– Yellowing of the whites of the eyes.
– Abdominal pain or swelling.
– Nausea.
– Vomiting.
– Weight loss.
7- Liver cirrhosis
Among the diseases that cause yellowing of the face, its symptoms include:
– Diarrhea.
– Poor appetite.
– Weight loss.
– Flatulence.
– Easy bruising and bleeding.
– Small spider blood vessels appear under the skin.
– Skin itching.
8- Bile duct obstruction
A possible complication of gallstones is yellowing of the face or the whites of the eyes, in addition to experiencing the following symptoms:
– Skin itching.
– Light colored stool.
-Very dark urine.
– Feeling pain in the upper right side of the abdomen.
– Nausea.
– Vomiting.
– fever.
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9- Liver cancer
If the face changes to yellow in conjunction with the appearance of some symptoms, such as chalky white stools, bruising, nausea, vomiting, and general weakness, this is an indication of the possibility of liver cancer.
10- Yellow fever
A serious viral disease, which may be life-threatening at times. It resembles influenza in its initial symptoms, but in the advanced stage, the patient suffers from pale skin, decreased urine, abdominal pain, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, delirium, and bleeding from the mouth, nose, and eyes.
11- Will’s disease
A severe form of leptospirosis bacterial infection, which negatively affects the kidneys, liver, lungs, or brain, and its most prominent symptoms are:
– Yellowing of the face.
– Yellowing of the whites of the eyes.
– Nausea.
– Poor appetite.
– Weight loss.
– Tired.
– Swelling of the hands or ankles.
– Lack of urine.
– shortness of breath.
– Rapid heartbeat.
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