Print
Email
SaveAdvertisement
Advertisement
Welcome
 |
Jaundice is a yellow color in the skin, the mucous membranes, or the eyes. The yellow pigment is from bilirubin, a byproduct of old red blood cells. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Jaundice is a condition in which the patient has a yellow hue because of high blood levels of bilirubin, a breakdown ...
Causes
Causes in children include: Autoimmune hepatitis; Biliary atresia; Breastfeeding jaundice; Breast milk jaundice; Diso...
Tests
Jaundice is a condition in which the patient has a yellow hue because of high blood levels of bilirubin, a breakdown ...
Treatments
The cause of jaundice must be determined before treatment can be given. Follow prescribed therapy to treat the underl...
Complications
Jaundice is a condition in which the patient has a yellow hue because of high blood levels of bilirubin, a breakdown ...
Prevention
Feed babies frequently and don't let them become dehydrated. With jaundice, the important thing to prevent is kernict...
Doctor Specialties
ALL jaundice in an infant, child, or adult should be medically evaluated. ALWAYS call your doctor if jaundice is pres...
Basic Info
Multimedia
Multimedia
 |
 |
Home | About | Health Experts | Careers | Site Map | Feedback | Help | Health Tools | Tell a Friend
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2005 - 2008 Healthline Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.