E80: Disorders of porphyrin and bilirubin metabolism
E80.6: Other disorders of bilirubin metabolism
When old blood cells are broken down, bile pigments come into being. These bilirubins are modified by a protein in the liver. The bile pigments can thus usually be released into the intestines and excreted. In your case, that is not working properly. It can be congenital, which means you were born with it. Bile pigments can then accumulate in the body. That is especially the case when the liver has to do a lot of work. The liver has to work a lot when you drink alcohol or are taking certain drugs. Your skin can sometimes appear yellow as a result.
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