Children's Health: Newborns & Infants
Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) - Topic Overview
05/27/08, HealthwiseJaundice is a condition that makes a newborn’s skin and the white part of the eyes look yellow. It happens because there is too much bilirubin in the baby’s blood (hyperbilirubinemia). Bilirubin is a substance that is made when the bo
Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) - Symptoms
05/27/08, HealthwiseThe most common symptom of jaundice in newborns is a yellowish tinge to the skin, the white part of the eyes, or the inside of the mouth. This yellow tint usually appears first in the infant's face and chest between 1 and 5 days after
Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) - Exams and Tests
05/27/08, HealthwiseYour baby's doctor will do a physical exam and take a medical history to diagnose jaundice. As part of the medical history, the doctor may ask questions about:
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Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) - Treatment Overview
05/27/08, HealthwiseMost of the time no medical treatment is needed for jaundice in a newborn (hyperbilirubinemia). But watch for increasing intensity of the yellow tint in the skin and eyes or any change in your baby's behavior.
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip - Symptoms
05/15/07, HealthwiseThe signs of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) vary depending on whether one or both hips are affected.
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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip - Exams and Tests
05/15/07, HealthwiseDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is usually diagnosed by a physical examination. A medical history and other tests also may be useful in diagnosing DDH.
Overweight Infants and Kids Not so Cute
09/08/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityThe harmful health effect of weighing too much as a child is most apparent in the rising number of obese adolescents with type 2 diabetes.
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip - Treatment Overview
05/15/07, HealthwiseTreatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) focuses on moving your child's upper thighbone (femur) into its normal position and keeping it in place while the joint grows. The hip socket will not form and grow properly if th
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