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What Causes Yellow Pallor In An Infant?
Question: hello, my son is just 1 week old and it was a normal delivery.for the past 2 days i noticed a slight yellow color on his face and eyes other wise he is very healthy and active.i tried showing him sun light(7am) but still there is a light yellow.please advice
Brief Answer:
It is Physiological Jaundice
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms XXXXXXX
It is due to Physiological Jaundice. Yellow discolouration involving the face and eyes only in a term baby who is exclusively breastfeeding feed does not require any intervention or there is any cause for concern.
Continue exclusive breastfeeding feeding ,it should resolve spontaneously on its own.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
It is Physiological Jaundice
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms XXXXXXX
It is due to Physiological Jaundice. Yellow discolouration involving the face and eyes only in a term baby who is exclusively breastfeeding feed does not require any intervention or there is any cause for concern.
Continue exclusive breastfeeding feeding ,it should resolve spontaneously on its own.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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