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Jaundice is a condition that is characterized by yellowish discoloration of skin and sclera (the outer white layer of the eye). It frequently occurs in newborn babies but does not happen that often in adulthood. Jaundice is caused by abnormal levels of bilirubin in the blood. The blood cells in your system undergo a natural breakdown process after a certain time interval. Bilirubin is released as a product of this breakdown process and gets excreted through urine and feces after further metabolism. When this natural process is disturbed, an abnormally high amount of bilirubin is released, which causes jaundice.