Newborn Jaundice
If you notice that a newborn's skin or eyes take on a yellowish tone, it may be newborn jaundice, a common situation in the first days of life. It is related to the buildup of bilirubin, a substance the baby's body is still learning to process.
Why it happens: the newborn's liver is still immature, so the elimination of bilirubin may be slower at first.
Signs to watch for: yellow coloring that begins on the face and can spread, drowsiness or changes in feeding.
The neonatologist and the pediatrician are the professionals who follow up on this condition. With any change in the color of the baby's skin, it's best to discuss it as soon as possible with a specialist for a timely review.
Data on 293 doctors who treat newborn jaundice
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Doctors specialized in newborn jaundice
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Margarita Raya Rivera Atlántida
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Miguel Ángel González Rodríguez
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Irving Partida Justo
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dra. Jessica Herrera
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Oscar Sánchez Escandón
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Carlos Alcantara Noguez
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Jose Alejandro Ruiz Montañez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Frequently asked questions
What is newborn jaundice?
If you notice that a newborn's skin or eyes take on a yellowish tone, it may be newborn jaundice, a common situation in the first days of life. It is related to the buildup of bilirubin, a substance the baby's body is still learning to process.
Which doctor treats newborn jaundice?
Newborn Jaundice is usually treated by specialists in pediatric gastroenterologist, pediatric hematologist, infectious disease specialist, general practitioner, pediatric nephrologist, neonatologist, neurologist, pediatrician, urologist, pediatric surgeon, pediatric critical care specialist, pediatrician, neonatologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, neonatologist.