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.
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.
Specialties that treat transient familial hyperbilirubinemia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in transient familial hyperbilirubinemia
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dr. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dr. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
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 usually treated by specialists in pediatrician.