Jaundice, also known as icterus, is a condition where the skin and whites of the eyes take on a yellow color due to high bilirubin levels. Bilirubin is produced from the breakdown of red blood cells and normally processed and excreted by the liver. Jaundice can be pre-hepatic, hepatic, or post-hepatic depending on where the disruption in bilirubin processing occurs along its pathway. Common causes include gallstones, viral hepatitis, genetic disorders, and liver cancer. The yellowing is usually the first visible sign, along with itching, fatigue, and pale stool. Diagnosis involves blood tests to measure bilirubin levels and identify the underlying