Dr Kenneth Koo has extensive experience in treating jaundice and other gastrointestinal symptoms & conditions in adults.
Jaundice is a condition when the skin and the whites of the eye turn yellow due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood.
Bilirubin is formed from the breakdown of red blood cells in the body. Bilirubin is processed by the liver and excreted in bile into the digestive tract through the bile ducts.
There are generally 3 major mechanism causing jaundice:
Different types of jaundice can result in various other associated symptoms. Some of these include:
Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist
Gleneagles Medical Centre
Dr Kenneth Koo is an experienced gastroenterologist with more than 20 years’ experience and is well trained in managing all types of digestive and liver conditions.
Prior to joining private practise, Dr Kenneth Koo was Director of Gastroenterology and Senior consultant at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. An integral member of the team which transitioned from Alexander Hospital to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital in 2015, he was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the gastroenterology division including the growth, development and governance.
Dedication to his patients and clinical practise can be seen from several service quality awards obtained over the years.
Jaundice is not normal. If you have jaundice or have a elevated bilirubin level on blood test, you should see a doctor for an assessment to determine the underlying cause. Jaundice can lead to significant health issues if not properly managed.
There are various causes of jaundice, and most of them are commonly due to viral infections, overproduction of bilirubin, ineffectiveness in absorbing bilirubin or intestinal blockages.
Here are some common causes of jaundice:
Treatment of jaundice depends on finding and managing the underlying cause for the jaundice eg :
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Jaundice is not normal. If you have jaundice or have a elevated bilirubin level on blood test, you should see a doctor for an assessment to determine the underlying cause. Jaundice can lead to significant health issues if not properly managed.
It is best to consult a specialist if you are uncertain about your symptoms.
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