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Extubated After Angioedema, Red Man S Syndrome, Finger Tips Turning Yellow. Reason?

What is the significance of fingertips turning yellow? My friend was just extubated after angioedema related to drug allergy. She subsequently had red man's syndrome with iv Vanco and today diagnosed with c diff. She remains in hospital and I am communicating with her to alleviate boredom. She states she just noticed yellow fingertips, which is worsening. I did a bit of research and can only come up with beta carotene related answers, which I think are unlikely. Any ideas?
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
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Hi, the reason for conversion of the fingertips into the yellow color is the increase in the serum bilirubin in the blood, due to the jaundice, can be due to hepatitis, of viral origin, due to drugs, alcohol etc.
the doctor concerned is the gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
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Extubated After Angioedema, Red Man S Syndrome, Finger Tips Turning Yellow. Reason?

Hi, the reason for conversion of the fingertips into the yellow color is the increase in the serum bilirubin in the blood, due to the jaundice, can be due to hepatitis, of viral origin, due to drugs, alcohol etc. the doctor concerned is the gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.