Jaundice treatment
http://alshifa-medicinalplants.blogspot.com/2010/06/5-daru-haridra.html Jaundice" is a yellowish discoloration caused by bile salts depositing in the tissues of the whites of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. It is a normal process for the body to break down red blood cells creating bilirubin. However, a premature baby will develop jaundice when their bilirubin level is too high, and the immature liver of a preemie is not efficient enough to remove the bilirubin from the bloodstream. SOME CAUSES OF JAUNDICE IN BABIES Jaundice in babies can be caused by any of the following. • Pre-maturity • G6PD [glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency, a permanent condition where red blood cells break down too easily when exposed to certain trigger agents. • Sepsis infection where the baby becomes infected TREATMENT OF JAUNDICE Phototherapy is a safe and effective way of treating mild jaundice. This treatment is administered as a special micro-blue wavelength light condensed ...