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jaundice

a new yellow tint to the skin can be a symptom of jaundice. jaundice occurs when levels of a substance called bilirubin build up in the blood and skin. it may be caused by a problem with the liver or the blood.

with jaundice, the whites of the eyes also may look yellow, and stools may be light-coloured or whitish.

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