Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia
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When to pay attention: in newborns, an increase in bilirubin may appear that tints the skin and eyes a yellowish tone. Transient familial hyperbilirubinemia is a rare form of this phenomenon, linked to factors present around the time of birth.
What is it? It is a temporary elevation of bilirubin in the baby, associated with substances that temporarily interfere with its processing in the body.
Signs to observe: the most characteristic is the yellow coloring of the skin and the white part of the eyes during the first days of life.
Who evaluates it? The pediatrician is the professional who examines and follows up on the newborn's jaundice. If you notice this yellowish tone in your baby, it is advisable to discuss it promptly with this doctor.
Data on 23 doctors who treat transient familial hyperbilirubinemia
Which specialist treats transient familial hyperbilirubinemia?
Transient familial hyperbilirubinemia is treated by a Pediatrician, who monitors the baby's bilirubin levels.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in transient familial hyperbilirubinemia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Frequently asked questions
What is transient familial hyperbilirubinemia?
When to pay attention: in newborns, an increase in bilirubin may appear that tints the skin and eyes a yellowish tone. Transient familial hyperbilirubinemia is a rare form of this phenomenon, linked to factors present around the time of birth.
Which doctor treats transient familial hyperbilirubinemia?
Transient familial hyperbilirubinemia is treated by a Pediatrician, who monitors the baby's bilirubin levels.