My grandmother for 85 years, she has been yellowing of the skin, while she refuses to seek medical attention. Could this be grounds to assume that it is hepatitis?

Respond Tatyana Stepanova, a gastroenterologist, hepatologist is possible that your grandmother viral hepatitis, or so-called "jaundice", which creates an obstacle to the outflow of bile in the 12 - duodenum as a result of blockage of the bile duct stone or what - or entity. Necessarily need to see a doctor - physician, testing to determine the cause of jaundice, as it is quite ominously, perhaps, indicative of a serious illness. Similar question: Can a hepatitis A in adulthood occur with little or no symptoms, only the yellow skin and eyes?