ewborns (0-3 months):
1. Physiological jaundice: Normal breakdown of red blood cells
2. Breast milk jaundice: Substances in breast milk increase bilirubin
3. Hemolysis: Excessive red blood cell breakdown
4. Infection: Bacterial or viral infections, such as sepsis
5. Genetic disorders: Inherited conditions, like G6PD deficiency
Adults:
1. Hepatitis: Viral (A, B, C, D, E) or autoimmune liver inflammation
2. Alcoholic liver disease: Liver damage from excessive alcohol consumption
3. Bile duct obstruction: Blockage of bile ducts, often due to gallstones
4. Liver cirrhosis: Scarring of the liver, leading to liver failure
5. Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas
6. Gallstones: Obstruction of bile ducts by gallstones
7. Medication-induced: Certain medications, like acetaminophen or antibiotics
8. Malignancies: Liver or pancreatic cancer
9. Hemolytic anemia: Excessive red blood cell breakdown
10. Other rare causes: Certain genetic disorders or infections
Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, and jaundice can have other causes depending on individual circumstances.