Neonatal jaundice history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]
Overview
History
- Family and maternal history is important for diagnosing neonatal jaundice and the management approach.[1]
- For the family history, the following should be evaluated:
- History of previous sibling developed neonatal jaundice
- Family history of jaundice
- Family history of anemia or hereditary hemolytic disorders
- Family members with liver disease
- For the maternal history, the following should be evaluated:
- The history of pregnancy and delivery
- Any maternal complications or illness during the pregnancy
- Breastfeeding history
- Usage of any drugs
Symptoms
- Symptoms of neonatal jaundice yellow colour observed in the following organs of the newborn:[2]
- The skin
- Conjunctiva
- Mucous membranes
References
- ↑ American Academy of Pediatrics Subcommittee on Hyperbilirubinemia (2004). "Management of hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn infant 35 or more weeks of gestation". Pediatrics. 114 (1): 297–316. PMID 15231951.
- ↑ Moyer VA, Ahn C, Sneed S (2000). "Accuracy of clinical judgment in neonatal jaundice". Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 154 (4): 391–4. PMID 10768679.