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Jaundice is a condition that causes the skin and parts of the eyes to turn a yellow color. Breast milk jaundice is long-term jaundice in an otherwise healthy, breast-fed baby. It develops after the first week of life an... |
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Causes
Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is created as the body gets rid of old red blood cells. The liver helps break down...
Tests
Laboratory tests that may be done include: Bilirubin level (total and direct; Complete blood count; Blood smear to look...
Treatments
Treatment will depend on: The baby's bilirubin level; How fast it has been going out; Whether your baby was born early;...
Complications
With appropriate treatment, there are usually no complications. However, failure to receive timely and proper medical...
Prevention
Breast milk jaundice cannot be prevented. When the condition occurs, it is very important to recognize the baby's yellow...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider immediately if you are breast feeding your baby and the baby's skin or eyes become yellow...
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