Jaundice is a symptom of many different conditions, all having to do with the liver. When jaundice, a person's skin and eyes turns yellowish in color because of an increase in bilirubin, a breakdown of red blood cells by the liver. Jaundice seen in a baby at birth is fairly typical and harmless, but a child with jaundice needs to see a doctor to determine what is causing it to occur.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Gastroenterology
A department providing GI medicine care, including diagnosis and treatment for digestive conditions such as reflux, IBD, and liver and pancreatic disease, and support to manage sy…
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Newborn Medicine
A department providing newborn medicine care, including postpartum care in the Mother Baby Unit and support for newborns and families with medical care, monitoring, and guidance a…