{"id":102974,"date":"2025-10-24T11:57:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T06:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/?p=102974"},"modified":"2025-10-24T12:18:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T07:18:23","slug":"difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference between Jaundice and Typhoid Fever: Symptoms, Causes and Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever had a fever and felt tired with no appetite. You might have wondered whether it\u2019s jaundice or typhoid fever. These two health conditions often confuse people because they share some similar symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaundice is most commonly found in newborns, but typhoid fever affects people of all ages, especially in areas with poor sanitation. Knowing the difference helps you get the right treatment at the right time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we will look at the difference between jaundice and typhoid fever, their symptoms, causes, myths, and most importantly, how to tell them apart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#What_is_Jaundice\" >What is Jaundice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#What_is_Typhoid_Fever\" >What is Typhoid Fever?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Difference_between_Jaundice_and_Typhoid_Fever\" >Difference between Jaundice and Typhoid Fever<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Symptoms_of_Jaundice_and_Typhoid_Fever\" >Symptoms of Jaundice and Typhoid Fever<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Jaundice_Symptoms\" >Jaundice Symptoms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Jaundice_Symptoms_in_Adults\" >Jaundice Symptoms in Adults:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Jaundice_Symptoms_in_Newborns\" >Jaundice Symptoms in Newborns:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Symptoms_of_Typhoid_Fever\" >Symptoms of Typhoid Fever<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Stage_1\" >Stage 1:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Stage_2\" >Stage 2:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Stage_3\" >Stage 3:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Lets_look_at_what_causes_jaundice_and_typhoid\" >Let\u2019s look at what causes jaundice and typhoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Jaundice_Causes\" >Jaundice Causes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Causes_of_Jaundice_in_Adults\" >Causes of Jaundice in Adults:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Causes_in_Newborns\" >Causes in Newborns:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Typhoid_Causes\" >Typhoid Causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Can_Jaundice_and_Typhoid_Occur_Together\" >Can Jaundice and Typhoid Occur Together?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#1_Typhoid_Causing_Liver_Complications\" >1. Typhoid Causing Liver Complications:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#2_Concurrent_Infections\" >2. Concurrent Infections:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Common_Myths_and_Misconceptions\" >Common Myths and Misconceptions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Myth_1_%E2%80%9CJaundice_and_typhoid_are_the_same_thing%E2%80%9D\" >Myth 1: &#8220;Jaundice and typhoid are the same thing&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Myth_2_%E2%80%9CJaundice_is_always_contagious%E2%80%9D\" >Myth 2: &#8220;Jaundice is always contagious&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Myth_3_%E2%80%9CTyphoid_can_be_cured_at_home_without_antibiotics%E2%80%9D\" >Myth 3: &#8220;Typhoid can be cured at home without antibiotics&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid-fever-symptoms-causes-and-myths\/#Bottom_Line\" >Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Jaundice\"><\/span><b>What is Jaundice?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/diseases\/jaundice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaundice<\/a> is a condition in which the skin becomes yellow, especially the sclera (white part of the eyes). It is not a disease but a condition that is caused by high levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is produced when your body breaks down old red blood cells. Normally, your liver processes bilirubin and removes it from your body. When your liver cannot process bilirubin properly, or when too much bilirubin is being produced, it builds up in your blood and tissues, causing the characteristic yellow discoloration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaundice can affect both adults and newborns, though it is common in newborn babies. In adults, jaundice usually indicates liver problems, bile duct obstruction, or certain blood disorders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Typhoid_Fever\"><\/span><b>What is Typhoid Fever?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/diseases\/typhoid-fever\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Typhoid fever<\/a> is a bacterial infection that attacks the digestive system. It causes severe inflammation and high fever. It&#8217;s caused by a bacterium called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmonella typhi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike jaundice, which is a symptom or condition, typhoid is an infectious disease that can spread from person to person. Mostly found in areas where clean water and sanitation are poor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102978\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/typhoid-fever.png\" alt=\"typhoid fever\" width=\"1085\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/typhoid-fever.png 1085w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/typhoid-fever-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/typhoid-fever-1024x590.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/typhoid-fever-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/typhoid-fever-150x86.png 150w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/typhoid-fever-450x259.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_between_Jaundice_and_Typhoid_Fever\"><\/span><b>Difference between Jaundice and Typhoid Fever<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we&#8217;ve covered both conditions in detail, let&#8217;s clearly compare them side by side to help you understand the key differences:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Jaundice\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Typhoid Fever\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>What is it?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A symptom or condition caused by high bilirubin levels<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Nature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not a disease\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A specific bacterial infection<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Causation\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver problems, bile duct obstruction, blood disorders, or an immature liver in newborns<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contaminated food or water containing typhoid bacteria<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Initial Symptoms<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow discoloration of skin and eyes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High, sustained fever (103-104\u00b0F)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fever\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May or may not be present; if present, usually not very high<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always present; high and sustained fever is the hallmark symptom<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Recovery time<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">days to weeks, depending on the underlying cause<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-4 weeks if untreated; 1-2 weeks with proper antibiotic treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Diagnosis<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bilirubin blood test, liver function tests<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood culture, Widal test, stool culture<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Treatment<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat the underlying cause (liver disease, obstruction, etc.); phototherapy for newborns<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics and supportive care<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Complications<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver failure, brain damage\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intestinal perforation, bleeding, organ failure<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Jaundice_and_Typhoid_Fever\"><\/span><b>Symptoms of Jaundice and Typhoid Fever<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the early stage, the symptoms seem similar, but as both conditions progress, the differences become clear.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jaundice_Symptoms\"><\/span><b>Jaundice Symptoms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of jaundice can vary depending on whether it affects adults or newborns and the cause.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jaundice_Symptoms_in_Adults\"><\/span><b>Jaundice Symptoms in Adults:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most obvious sign of jaundice is the <\/span><b>yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also, jaundice comes with several other symptoms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unnoticed weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild to moderate fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea and vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching on the skin\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark yellow urine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin becomes yellow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sclera of the eyes becomes yellow\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should connect with a general physician if your fever stays high.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jaundice-fever.png\" alt=\"jaundice fever\" width=\"1085\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jaundice-fever.png 1085w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jaundice-fever-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jaundice-fever-1024x590.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jaundice-fever-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jaundice-fever-150x86.png 150w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jaundice-fever-450x259.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jaundice_Symptoms_in_Newborns\"><\/span><b>Jaundice Symptoms in Newborns:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newborn jaundice typically appears differently and has its own set of warning signs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting from the face and moving down to the chest, abdomen, and legs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sclera (white part) appears yellow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The baby shows less interest in feeding or has difficulty feeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby appears unusually sleepy or difficult to wake<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The yellowing in newborns usually appears between the second and fourth day after birth and typically resolves within two weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/doctors\/pediatrician\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best pediatrician<\/a> if you are noticing any symptoms of jaundice in your newborn\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Typhoid_Fever\"><\/span><b>Symptoms of Typhoid Fever<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typhoid symptoms typically develop 6-30 days after exposure to the bacteria. If not treated, symptoms get worse over the next few weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_1\"><\/span><b>Stage 1:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the first week, symptoms begin gradually and may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild to high fever every day, commonly 103 &#8211; 104 F<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body pains\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_2\"><\/span><b>Stage 2:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If left untreated, the symptoms worsen during the second week.:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous high fever at 103-104\u00b0F, which becomes constant\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme fatigue is making it difficult to get out of bed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe stomach pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small, rose-colored spots may appear on the chest and abdomen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greenish diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_3\"><\/span><b>Stage 3:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without treatment, serious complications can occur, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intestinal bleeding, such as blood in stool<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holesare are developing in the intestinal wall\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe dehydration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_look_at_what_causes_jaundice_and_typhoid\"><\/span><b>Let\u2019s look at what causes jaundice and typhoid<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaundice and typhoid fever both have different causes. Jaundice is caused by excessive bilirubin, and typhoid fever is caused by bacterial infections. Causes of jaundice:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jaundice_Causes\"><\/span><b>Jaundice Causes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the cause helps prevent and treat it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Jaundice_in_Adults\"><\/span><b>Causes of Jaundice in Adults:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and fatty liver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obstruction of the bile duct<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood Disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After effects and wrong medications\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High levels of toxins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_in_Newborns\"><\/span><b>Causes in Newborns:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An immature liver that cannot process bilirubin efficiently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood type incompatibility\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infection during pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prematurity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding difficulties leading to dehydration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic enzyme deficiencies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typhoid_Causes\"><\/span><b>Typhoid Causes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typhoid fever is caused solely by the bacterium <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmonella typhi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contaminated Water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contaminated Food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread by someone carrying the bacteria<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Jaundice_and_Typhoid_Occur_Together\"><\/span><b>Can Jaundice and Typhoid Occur Together?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it is possible to have both jaundice and typhoid simultaneously. This can happen in two conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Typhoid_Causing_Liver_Complications\"><\/span><b>1. Typhoid Causing Liver Complications:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In severe cases, typhoid bacteria affect the liver cells and cause jaundice. This condition is called typhoid hepatitis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Concurrent_Infections\"><\/span><b>2. Concurrent Infections:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the second condition, pre-existing liver disease, jaundice, and then affects the intestines and causes typhoid. Viral hepatitis causes jaundice and typhoid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jaundice-typhoid-difference.png\" alt=\"jaundice typhoid difference\" width=\"1085\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jaundice-typhoid-difference.png 1085w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jaundice-typhoid-difference-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jaundice-typhoid-difference-1024x590.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jaundice-typhoid-difference-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jaundice-typhoid-difference-150x86.png 150w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jaundice-typhoid-difference-450x259.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Myths_and_Misconceptions\"><\/span><b>Common Myths and Misconceptions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myths and misconceptions often confuse people:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_1_%E2%80%9CJaundice_and_typhoid_are_the_same_thing%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>Myth 1: &#8220;Jaundice and typhoid are the same thing&#8221;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Fact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They are completely different conditions. Jaundice is a symptom indicating high bilirubin levels, and typhoid is a bacterial infection of the digestive system. They have different causes, treatments, and outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_2_%E2%80%9CJaundice_is_always_contagious%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>Myth 2: &#8220;Jaundice is always contagious&#8221;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Fact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Jaundice itself is NOT contagious. But if it is caused by viral hepatitis (Hepatitis A, B, or C), then the underlying hepatitis infection can be contagious, not the jaundice symptom itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_3_%E2%80%9CTyphoid_can_be_cured_at_home_without_antibiotics%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>Myth 3: &#8220;Typhoid can be cured at home without antibiotics&#8221;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Fact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Typhoid would not go away with home remedies; it needs antibiotics. It can lead to life-threatening complications, including intestinal perforation, severe bleeding, and death.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The difference between jaundice and typhoid is necessary for getting the right treatment at the right time. Both conditions can make you feel unwell. Jaundice is a symptom indicating increased bilirubin levels often related to liver or bile duct problems, while typhoid is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the digestive system and requires immediate antibiotic treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re experiencing yellow skin, persistent fever, or any concerning symptoms, don&#8217;t delay seeking professional help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marham<\/a> is a medical health platform that provides you with the best doctors for awareness and treatment. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/doctors\/hepatologist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hepatologist<\/a> helps you to prevent and treat the symptoms of jaundice and typhoid fever.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever had a fever and felt tired with no appetite. You might have wondered whether it\u2019s jaundice or typhoid fever. These two health conditions often confuse people because they share some similar symptoms.\u00a0 Jaundice is most commonly found in newborns, but typhoid fever affects people of all ages, especially in areas with poor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":102975,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3362,8412],"tags":[8449,8453,8451,8450,8452,8448],"class_list":["post-102974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","placeholder-for-hentry","category-chronic-conditions","category-health-fact-check","tag-difference-between-jaundice-and-typhoid","tag-jaundice-symptoms","tag-jaundice-treatment","tag-jaundice-vs-typhoid","tag-typhoid-symptoms","tag-typhoid-treatment"],"acf":[],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102974","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102974"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102974\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":102983,"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102974\/revisions\/102983"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/102975"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}