Question

Loss of appetite, nausea, mild fever, yellowing of skin and dark coloured urine are symptoms of
A. Typhoid
B. Tuberculosis
C. Jaundice
D. Gasteroritis

Answer 1

During diseased state, the normal physiology and metabolism of the body is affected. The yellowing of skin is related to liver disease in which high levels of bilirubin are accumulated.

Complete Answer:
To solve this question, we must know about the symptoms of the following diseases given in the question.
Typhoid- it is a bacterial disease which is caused by Salmonella typhi. It is spread through contaminated food and water. It can cause high fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. If untreated can be fatal.

Tuberculosis- It is an infectious disease which mainly affects lungs and further spreads to the rest of the body. It is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Symptoms include cough, weight loss, night sweating, fever. It requires a long course of treatment.

Jaundice- Jaundice is a liver dysfunction in which the liver accumulates high levels of bilirubin due to impaired metabolism in the liver. Symptoms include loss of appetite, yellowing of skin, dark coloured urine, itching in the skin. Other symptoms are fever, abdominal pain, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting etc.

Gasteroritis- It is the inflammation in the lining of the stomach. The symptoms include abdominal pain, vomiting and nausea.

The correct answer is (C). Loss of appetite, nausea, mild fever, yellowing of skin and dark coloured urine are symptoms of jaundice.

Note: Treatment in case of mild jaundice isn’t needed. It goes away in 1-2 weeks. Newborns are more prone to jaundice. They need phototherapy as treatment.