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 Many times the word jaundice is heard when a new baby is born. It is a very common disease that occurs when babies have high bilirubin levels which is a yellowish pigment produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. The good news is that jaundice in babies goes away on its own as and when the liver develops. It appears for 2-3 weeks and if it persists for more time, it requires proper jaundice treatment . On the other hand, jaundice in adults indicates some problem with the liver or the bile duct. Yellowing of skin, eyes, dark urine and itchiness are some of the common symptoms.    How common is jaundice in adults- There are certain risk factors for developing jaundice in adults. Some people with heredity conditions like thalassemia are said to be at increased risk of getting hemolysis. Consuming alcohol in high quantities also develops hepatitis, cirrhosis leading to jaundice. Sometimes even viral hepatitis like hepatitis B and hepatitis C increases the risk...