2022年1月6日 · Infant jaundice is yellow discoloration of a newborn baby's skin and eyes. Infant jaundice occurs because the baby's blood contains an excess of bilirubin (bil-ih-ROO-bin), a yellow pigment of red blood cells. Infant jaundice is a common condition, particularly in babies born before 38 weeks' gestation (preterm babies) and some breast-fed babies.

2022年1月17日 · Jaundice is caused by a buildup of a bilirubin in your baby’s blood. It happens because their livers aren’t developed enough to get rid of the bilirubin. Jaundice is very common and usually goes away on its own. Sometimes babies need treatment with phototherapy. What is jaundice in newborns?

2023年4月4日 · Newborn jaundice is when a baby’s skin and eyes turn yellow from too much bilirubin. It usually resolves as their liver matures and they start feeding, but if it persists, there may be another...

2022年1月6日 · Jaundice may be related to blood type differences between mother and baby. This condition results in the baby carrying antibodies from the mother that contribute to the rapid breakdown of the baby's red blood cells.

2022年11月2日 · Most newborn babies turn at least a little bit yellow. Known as jaundice, this condition is a very common and usually normal part of the newborn period. But in some very rare cases it can lead to, or be a sign of, a more serious problem. That's why parents need to know about it. What causes jaundice?

2022年1月11日 · Neonatal jaundice, or the appearance of yellow skin and eyes in an infant, is one of the most common newborn health conditions. About 60% of babies develop jaundice within 2-3 days after delivery. Jaundice is caused by an accumulation of bilirubin in the body. When red blood cells break down naturally, this yellow substance is formed.

Jaundice is a common, short-term condition in newborns that turns a baby's skin and the whites of the eyes yellow. Jaundice occurs in about 60 percent of all babies born full-term and about 80 percent of babies born prematurely when a chemical called bilirubin builds up in the baby's blood.

2023年10月3日 · Jaundice is a common condition, affecting nearly 60% of newborns. Learn the symptoms of jaundice in newborns, and find out how it's treated.

Jaundice is a sign of a condition called hyperbilirubinemia. Babies and children develop hyperbilirubinemia when a waste product called bilirubin builds up in their blood. In newborns, hyperbilirubinemia is often a temporary condition, though it …

Jaundice, also called hyperbilirubinemia, occurs when a baby's liver cannot process bilirubin (the waste left over when red blood cells break down naturally). When bilirubin collects in the bloodstream, it can cause a yellowish tint to the skin and eyes.