Jaundice causes the skin or whites of the eyes to turn yellow.
This happens when bilirubin builds up in the body.
Jaundice is not a typical early symptom of simple fatty liver. Mayo Clinic lists it among possible symptoms associated with MASH and cirrhosis, which represent more advanced liver disease.
New jaundice should be evaluated promptly.
Dark Urine
Very dark urine can have harmless explanations—particularly dehydration.
However, dark urine occurring together with yellow skin or eyes, pale stools or other signs of liver dysfunction can indicate a problem