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(P58) Neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis
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675 518 in individuals diagnosis neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis confirmed
Diagnosis neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis is diagnosed Men are 13.21% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis
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Women receive the diagnosis neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis - 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 other excessive haemolysis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis - what does this mean
Neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis is a condition where an infant's red blood cells are destroyed faster than the body can replace them, leading to an accumulation of bilirubin in the baby's blood and tissues. this can cause the baby's skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow, a condition known as jaundice.
What happens during the disease - neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis
Neonatal jaundice due to excessive haemolysis is caused by an increased rate of red blood cell destruction, resulting in an excessive release of bilirubin into the bloodstream. this can be caused by a number of factors, including inherited conditions such as sickle cell anaemia, infections, and certain medications. in some cases, the cause may be unknown. the excessive bilirubin levels can cause jaundice, a yellow discolouration of the skin and eyes.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete blood count (CBC) to measure red blood cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
- Reticulocyte count to measure the production of new red blood cells
- Serum bilirubin levels to measure the amount of bilirubin in the blood
- Blood smear to look for abnormal red blood cells
- Direct Coombs test to measure the presence of antibodies that are attacking the red blood cells
- Urine analysis to look for abnormal red blood cells
- Liver enzymes test to measure the levels of enzymes in the liver
- Ultrasound of the abdomen to look for any abnormalities in the liver or spleen
- Genetic testing to look for mutations that can cause excessive haemolysis
- Family history to look for any inherited diseases that can cause excessive haemolysis
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat Neonatal Jaundice due to excessive haemolysis.
- Administer phototherapy
- Exchange transfusions
- Administer intravenous immunoglobulin
- Administer steroids
- Administer diuretics
- Administer antibiotics
- Administer anticoagulants
- Administer antispasmodics
- Administer anticonvulsants
- Administer antiemetics
- Administer oxygen therapy
- Administer antihistamines
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis - Prevention
The best way to prevent neonatal jaundice due to excessive haemolysis is to ensure that the mother is healthy during pregnancy and that the baby is born healthy and without any genetic conditions that may cause haemolysis. additionally, regular monitoring of the baby's bilirubin levels throughout the first few weeks of life can help identify any potential problems early on.