jaundice in babies

Jaundice in infants is incredibly common and is described as a yellow discoloration of a newborn baby's skin and eyes. Infant jaundice occurs because the baby's blood contains an excess of bilirubin. Dr. Bornstein discusses the symptoms, causes and treatment for jaundice. DEFINITION:  A yellow appearance to the eyes and/or skin SYMPTOMS:  Yellow sclera (whites [...]