Phrases with «physiologic jaundice»

Physiologic jaundice is a term used to describe a common condition in newborn babies where their skin turns yellow. It happens because their liver is still developing and may not be able to effectively break down a pigment called bilirubin. This type of jaundice is usually temporary and not harmful to the baby, and it typically goes away on its own. Full definition

physiologic jaundice

Sentences with «physiologic jaundice»

In order to make this diagnosis, the baby should be at least a week old, though interestingly, many of the babies with breastmilk jaundice also have had exaggerated physiologic jaundice. (breastfeedingmums.com)
Most of these cases, called physiologic jaundice, disappear on their own in two weeks. (babycenter.com)
When bilirubin levels rise slowly over the first three or four days, a baby probably has normal physiologic jaundice. (breastfeedingtoday-llli.org)
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Phrases with «physiologic jaundice»

Sentences with «physiologic jaundice»

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