Preventing Jaundice:

Jaundice often develops as a result of an underlying health condition and can therefore be difficult to prevent. However, jaundice is related to the functioning of the liver, so it is very important that you take steps to keep this vital organ healthy and working properly.   In order to do this, you should ensure that you lead a healthy lifestyle by eating healthily, exercising regularly, and not drinking more than the recommended daily amounts of alcohol.

Diet: Make sure that you eat a healthy, balanced diet that is low in saturated fat, and contains at least five portions a day of a variety of fruit and vegetables.  It is also very important to drink plenty of fluids. You should drink a minimum of 1.2 liters (eight glasses) of water a day, plus more in hot weather and when exercising.

Exercise: In order to remain fit and healthy, you should exercise at least five times a week, for a minimum of 30 minutes each session.  Visit your health care provider for a health check if you have not exercised recently.

Alcohol: Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can have serious consequences for your health. For example, it can lead to serious conditions, such as cirrhosis (liver damage).

Therefore, it is very important that you do not drink too much alcohol. The Department of Health recommends that men should drink no more than 3-4 units of alcohol a day, and that women should drink no more than 2-3 units a day.  A unit of alcohol is equal to about half a pint of normal strength lager, cider, or bitter, a pub measure (25ml) of spirits, or a 50ml pub measure of fortified wine, such as sherry, or port.