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(P58.0) Neonatal jaundice due to bruising
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675 518 in individuals diagnosis neonatal jaundice due to bruising confirmed
Diagnosis neonatal jaundice due to bruising is diagnosed Men are 13.21% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis neonatal jaundice due to bruising
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis neonatal jaundice due to bruising
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease neonatal jaundice due to bruising - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 25-34, 40-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 20-24, 35-39
Disease Features neonatal jaundice due to bruising
Absence or low individual and public risk
Neonatal jaundice due to bruising - what does this mean
Neonatal jaundice due to bruising occurs when a newborn baby experiences a significant amount of bruising, which causes a buildup of bilirubin in the bloodstream. this can lead to a yellowing of the skin and eyes, known as jaundice. treatment may include phototherapy and/or a blood transfusion, depending on the severity of the condition.
What happens during the disease - neonatal jaundice due to bruising
Neonatal jaundice due to bruising is caused by the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood due to the breakdown of red blood cells that have been damaged by bruising. this increased level of bilirubin in the bloodstream leads to a yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes, known as jaundice. this condition can be treated with phototherapy or exchange transfusions, depending on the severity.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain medical history
- Perform physical examination
- Order laboratory tests (e.g. complete blood count, liver function tests, bilirubin levels)
- Order imaging tests (e.g. ultrasound)
- Perform skin biopsy
- Consult with specialists (e.g. neonatologist, hematologist)
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the bilirubin levels in the infant's blood.
- Administer phototherapy to reduce bilirubin levels.
- Administer exchange transfusions, if needed.
- Provide supportive care to the infant.
- Monitor the infant's bilirubin levels and adjust treatment as needed.
- Provide nutritional support to the infant.
- Monitor the infant's vital signs and adjust treatment as needed.
- Provide psychological support to the infant and family.
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Neonatal jaundice due to bruising - Prevention
Neonatal jaundice due to bruising can be prevented by avoiding rough handling of newborns and ensuring that the baby is handled with care. parents should be advised to avoid excessive jostling, shaking, or squeezing of the baby. additionally, medical staff should be aware of the signs of bruising and take appropriate steps to protect the baby from trauma.