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Neonatal Jaundice

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Neonatal Jaundice Treatment

Treatment is usually not necessary for neonatal jaundice. The jaundice usually resolves in 7 to 14 days.

Treatment for severe neonatal jaundice may include:

Phototherapy for neonatal jaundice:

Exposing the skin to artificial light that breaks down bilirubin in the skin

Blood transfusion for neonatal jaundice

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Last Updated: Jun 5, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Neonatal Jaundice References:

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Faber BM, Mills JF. Early intravenous nutrition for the prevention of neonatal jaundice. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(3):CD003846.
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Madlon-Kay DJ. Maternal assessment of neonatal jaundice after hospital discharge. J Fam Pract. 2002 May;51(5):445-8.