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What Causes Jaundice »

Jaundice Causes
Jaundice in itself is not a disease but a sign occurring as a result of many other diseases. Jaundice is a condition wherein blood in a patient contains high levels of the chemical bilirubin and this in turn causes yellowish staining of the skin and in the whites of the eyes.
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January 19, 2010 | Posted in Conditions and Illness | Read more »

Can jaundice hurt my baby? »

Can jaundice hurt my baby?
Some degree of jaundice is normal in every infant. However, jaundice can be dangerous if the bilirubin reaches too high a level. If the blood and skin are filled with bilirubin, it can be deposited in the brain where it can lead to hearing loss and damage the developing nervous system. [...]