Mom

I've been a nurse for over 25 years....this is nothing to fool around with!

I agree with what's already said....go see your doc ! Don't wait! Call and get an appointment as soon as possible ! (Make sure you tell the person making the appointment that you have jaundice!!!!!) Even if you're eyes look better, get the appointment.
Liver failure is not something to fool around with! And some fairly simple tests can tell you of there's anything to worry about.

Atkins, et all are not really high-protein diets. And high protein in itself shouldn't cause liver (or kidney) damage....but if there is a problem, you might have to restrict protein intake even more!

Jaundice is definitely something that should be checked out ASAP!!!! It could be gall bladder, it could be liver....but it is abnormal and should not be ignored! It could, like Talon said indicate Hepatitis. But, whatever the cause, it is abnormal and should be checked out as soon as possible! (Carrots can cause the skin to yellow, but should NOT affect the eyes!) It could be caused by a medication you're taking. (One fairly unknown side effect...to the general public anyway...of too much acetaminophen...ie tylenol...is liver damage. If you take this you should NEVER take more than the recomended dosage!!!!)

(Just a FYI....jaunice in newborns in not caused by inefficient liver function, it's from the breakdown of blood cells. A baby is born with too many blood cells, pretty much because of the way the blood circulates before birth. After birth, the body breaks down the extra blood cells and that releases bilirubin. It's very normal, but some kids either can't handle the overload of bile or have more than normal cells to get rid of....and that's what causes the jaundice.)

PLEASE see your doc as soon as possible...better to be safe than sorry!