Jaundice is a symptom of liver disease and manifests as yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera (whites of the eyes). Usually when one is jaundiced the urine is very dark in color and the stool very light.

Jaundice can be caused by a number of things such as liver inflammation (hepatitis) of many causes (medication, viruses, alcohol, etc.) blockage of the tube leading out of the liver (Bile Duct) or blood disorders.

Jaundice is often temporary and if not, is very often treated either with medication or surgery.