The 10 Health Conditions That Can Trigger Jaundice

6. Hepatitis

Hepatitis is another common cause of jaundice. It is a type of infection, which is typically caused by a virus. Most people think of this condition as a sexually transmitted disease, but there are actually many types. Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E are all transmitted in different ways, while alcoholic hepatitis and autoimmune hepatitis are both types that develop in the body but are not contagious. In addition to jaundice, hepatitis causes abdominal pain, flu-like symptoms, and weight loss. Your doctor will use a combination of blood tests and liver function tests, along with physical examination, to determine whether hepatitis or another illness cause your symptoms.