Newborn jaundiceSymptoms

overview

Jaundice is a common and usually harmless condition in newborn babies that causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow.

causes

Jaundice is caused by a build-up of a substance called bilirubin in the blood. Babies often have too much bilirubin in their first 2 weeks.

treatments_overview

Most babies with newborn jaundice get better within 2 weeks. If it does not get better, they may need special light treatment or a blood transfusion.

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symptoms

Symptoms of newborn jaundice include your baby's skin, whites of their eyes, mouth, hands and feet turning yellow.