What is the differences between carotene and jaundice?
Carotene is a plant pigment that is found in fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach. When you eat foods that contain carotene, it is converted into vitamin A in your body. Vitamin A is essential for good vision, healthy skin, and a strong immune system.
Jaundice is a condition that is caused by a buildup of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is produced when red blood cells break down. Normally, bilirubin is removed from the body by the liver. However, if the liver is damaged or diseased, bilirubin can build up in the blood and cause jaundice.
Symptoms of carotene
* Yellowing of the skin and palms
* Yellowing of the whites of the eyes
* Dark urine
* Light-colored stools
Symptoms of jaundice
* Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes
* Dark urine
* Light-colored stools
* Fatigue
* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Abdominal pain
Treatment for carotene
* There is no specific treatment for carotene. The condition will usually go away on its own within a few days.
* Avoiding foods high in beta-carotene
Treatment for jaundice
* The treatment for jaundice depends on the underlying cause. If the jaundice is caused by a liver problem, the treatment will focus on treating the liver disease. If the jaundice is caused by a blocked bile duct, the treatment will focus on removing the blockage.