Rakesh Sharma Rakesh Sharma Asked 7 months ago

Does kidney failure cause jaundice?

My father has been feeling unwell lately and his eyes look a bit yellow, almost like jaundice. He also has some kidney issues, so I was wondering if these two problems could be connected.

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Manpreet Kaur Manpreet Kaur Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Usually, jaundice is related to liver issues, but sometimes severe kidney and liver problems can happen together, which is very serious. When my daughter was very sick, the doctor ran tests for both organs to be absolutely sure. Please get a proper blood test done for the patient right away.

Rajiv Sharma Rajiv Sharma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Haan, waise toh jaundice liver ki problem se hota hai, par jab kidney fail ho rahi ho toh system poora upset ho jata hai na. Yellow eyes ya skin dikhe toh bina delay kiye doctor ke paas jao, bilkul risk mat lo.

Gopalakrishnan Iyer Gopalakrishnan Iyer Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

In my long life, I have seen many medical cases. Jaundice and kidney failure are usually separate, but in advanced stages or due to certain infections, both organs can be affected. Don't worry, just take the patient to a good hospital where they can run a full blood panel.

Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I have to do regular tests for my thyroid, and I know how one organ's health affects the whole body. While jaundice is typically a liver issue, multi-organ complications can happen in severe kidney cases. Regular follow-ups and complete liver and kidney function tests are a must.

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Shanti Prasad Shanti Prasad Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

When the body's natural balance is disturbed, symptoms like yellowing can appear. It is best to remain calm, stay positive, and consult a medical expert who can run the right tests. Take care of your health and let the doctors guide you.

Srinivas Rao Srinivas Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Our family elders always say that yellow skin means jaundice from liver heat, but our family doctor clarified that advanced kidney failure can also cause skin color changes and toxin buildup. It is very important to trust modern medical tests and consult a specialist immediately.

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