Newborn Jaundice

Affects: Skin / Liver · Digestive & Gastrointestinal

Moderate

Severity

Acute

Duration

Skin / Liver

Body Part

Digestive & Gastrointestinal

📖What is Newborn Jaundice?

A yellowish discoloration of a newborn's skin and the whites of the eyes caused by a buildup of bilirubin, a substance produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. It is very common in the first week of life as a newborn's liver is still maturing, and mild cases usually resolve on their own, though higher levels need monitoring and treatment.

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