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Newborn jaundice is a condition marked by high levels of bilirubin in the blood. The increased bilirubin cause the infant's skin and eyeballs to look yellow. |
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Symptoms
The main symptom is a yellow color of the skin. The yellow color is best seen right after gently pressing a finger on...
Causes
Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that's created in the body during the normal recycling of old red blood cells. The live...
Tests
All newborns should be examined for jaundice at least every 8 to 12 hours for the first day of life. Any infant who a...
Treatments
Treatment is usually not necessary. Keep the baby well-hydrated with breast milk or formula. Encourage frequent bowel...
Complications
Rare, but serious, complications from high bilirubin levels include: Kernicterus - brain damage from very high biliru...
Prevention
In newborns, some degree of jaundice is normal and probably not preventable. The risk of significant jaundice can oft...
Doctor Specialties
All babies should be seen by a health care provider in the first 5 days of life to check for jaundice. Those who spen...
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