Newborn jaundice
For newborn jaundice, see pediatricians first.
Yellow skin or eyes are common in newborns, often because the liver is still adjusting after birth. Any suspected jaundice needs a prompt check; skin colour alone cannot show how serious it is.
Also searched as: বাচ্চার জন্ডিস, বাচ্চা হলুদ, bacchar jondis, baccha holud
Go to hospital now
- Jaundice in the first 24 hours, or yellow palms or soles
- A jaundiced baby who is unusually sleepy, difficult to wake, not feeding, floppy, stiff, breathing abnormally, or has a temperature of 38°C or higher or 36°C or lower
Who to see: Pediatricians
A paediatrician assesses the baby's jaundice and measures the jaundice level when needed. The baby's age in hours and test result help decide treatment; skin colour alone is not enough.
See a doctor today
- Any yellowing first noticed after 24 hours of age, worsening jaundice, dark urine or pale chalky stool
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Common questions
- Which doctor should I see for newborn jaundice (bacchar jondis)?
- See pediatricians first. A paediatrician assesses the baby's jaundice and measures the jaundice level when needed. The baby's age in hours and test result help decide treatment; skin colour alone is not enough.
- When should you go to hospital straight away?
- Jaundice in the first 24 hours, or yellow palms or soles; A jaundiced baby who is unusually sleepy, difficult to wake, not feeding, floppy, stiff, breathing abnormally, or has a temperature of 38°C or higher or 36°C or lower. Emergency number: 999.
- Where can I find pediatricians?
- Most pediatricians are listed in Dhaka (805), Chattogram (343), Cumilla (197), Sylhet (131), Gazipur (128). Pick your district for chamber addresses. DhakaChattogramCumillaSylhetGazipur