Introduction to Jaundice Jaundice is a medical condition that manifests through the yellowing of the skin and eyes, a result of elevated levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream. Bilirubin, a yellow compound, is produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. The liver processes this bilirubin, enabling its excretion from the body. However, when the liver fails to efficiently process and eliminate bilirubin, its levels rise, leading to the…