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Neonatal jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of the white part of the eyes and skin in a newborn baby due to high bilirubin levels. [1] Other symptoms may include excess sleepiness or poor feeding. [1] Complications may include seizures, cerebral palsy, or kernicterus. [1] In most of cases there is no specific underlying physiologic disorder. [2]
Additional symptoms may vary based on the cause of neonatal cholestasis. For example, if a patient’s symptoms are caused by a choledochal cyst, they may present with abdominal pain, vomiting, and a palpable abdominal mass. [4] Patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency may present with hepatomegaly and elevated liver enzymes. [9]
648.6 Other cardiovascular diseases complicating pregnancy childbirth or the puerperium; 648.7 Bone and joint disorders of back pelvis and lower limbs of mother complicating pregnancy childbirth or the puerperium; 648.8 Abnormal glucose tolerance of mother complicating pregnancy childbirth or the puerperium 648.83 Gestational diabetes, antepartum
Diarrhea; Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) Reduced movements; Reduced sucking; Seizures; Bradycardia; Swollen belly area; Vomiting; Yellow skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice). hemorrhagic rash; A heart rate above 160 can also be an indicator of sepsis, this tachycardia can present up to 24 hours before the onset of other signs. [citation needed]
Crigler–Najjar syndrome is a rare inherited disorder affecting the metabolism of bilirubin, a chemical formed from the breakdown of the heme in red blood cells. The disorder results in a form of nonhemolytic jaundice, which results in high levels of unconjugated bilirubin and often leads to brain damage in infants.
The onset of the disease within the first trimester leads to preterm delivery of a premature baby. [14] Preeclampsia is diagnosed in 3-5% of pregnancies that place them at risk of developing placental disease. [6] Ischemic placental disease is linked with approximately more than half of premature births. [4]
The following have been identified as risk factors for placenta previa: Previous placenta previa (recurrence rate 4–8%), [13] caesarean delivery, [14] myomectomy [10] or endometrium damage caused by D&C. [13] Women who are younger than 20 are at higher risk and women older than 35 are at increasing risk as they get older.
Signs and symptoms of pregnancy are common, benign conditions that result from the changes to the body that occur during pregnancy. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy typically change as pregnancy progresses, although several symptoms may be present throughout. Depending on severity, common symptoms in pregnancy can develop into complications ...