Somatic jaundice is actually a genetic systemic disorder that results from a congenital impairment in the uptake, binding or excretion of bilirubin by hepatocytes. It is relatively distinct from pathologic jaundice, such as hemolytic jaundice, hepatocellular jaundice, and obstructive jaundice. First, the patient’s jaundice lasts for a long time and the symptoms of jaundice can be fluctuating, sometimes mild and sometimes severe, but the patient may have no clinical symptoms or very mild clinical symptoms. Second, liver function tests may be normal or only mildly abnormal, except for elevated bilirubin levels. Somatic jaundice has a family history and, because of its characteristics, most patients do not require clinical treatment and have a good quality of life and survival. However, if bilirubin values are too high, medication may be considered. In daily life, care should be taken to avoid drinking alcohol and eating high-fat, oily foods, and to avoid overworking and staying up late.