What causes yellowing of the whites of the eyes

Yellowing of the whites of the eyes in patients is commonly associated with aging, consumption of a large number of carrots, abnormal liver function, and blood system disorders. 1. Aging: with aging, patients can have yellowing of the whites of the eyes, which is generally related to pigmentation and is a normal phenomenon, and generally does not require special treatment. 2. Consumption of a large number of carrots: if the patient consumes a large number of carrots for a short period of time, it can also lead to yellowing of the skin and sclera, which can be manifested as yellowing of the whites of the eyes, but generally the yellowing of the skin is more common and more obvious. 3. Abnormal liver function: because of abnormal bilirubin metabolism in the body, the concentration of bilirubin in the serum increases, causing yellowing of the sclera of the eyes, and thus yellowing of the whites of the eyes can occur. 4. Blood system diseases: If patients have blood system diseases, such as hemolytic jaundice, the increase of bilirubin in the body due to the cracking of red blood cells in the body can also lead to yellowing of the whites of the eyes. It is recommended that patients with obvious yellowing of the whites of the eyes accompanied by other discomforts should consult a doctor in time to evaluate their condition and under the guidance of a professional doctor.