Anyone out there dealt with prolonged baby jaundice?  What was the treatment and outcome?
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In their first few days of life, more than half of all full-term babies and as many as four out of five premature infants who are otherwise healthy develop jaundice. Although some babies are jaundiced at birth, most develop infant jaundice during their second or third day of life. This would usually disappear in 2 weeks.  Jaundice that develops or lasts more than 2 weeks can be a sign of a liver malfunction, a severe infection, an enzyme deficiency, or an abnormality of your baby's red blood cells.  Your doctor should do further testing to determine what the exact cause is.
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I know where Your at I nearly Died from a Bad Liver. Look at Whites of Your Eyes, If they or You skin is Yellow, Get to a Doctor at once. If You have no energy or you have pain in Your Mid section or feel sick at Your stomach Get to a Hospital at once. I survived by the Grace of GOD and a GREAT DOCTOR> I Wish You Well. I will Pray for You.
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Why is your liver enlarged?? Did they damage your bile ducts during surgery? Have you been tested for Hepatitis? You really, really, need a second opinion!
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Best money that i ever spent.   Had a prescription (for contracts) of -6.5 in both eyes - so my eyesight was terrible.   Had both eyes done at the same time - better than 20;20 vision after recovery.  Hurts a little bit straight after, but recovery time is quick - everything was fine after 2-3 days.  \n\nWould advise anybody to have it done.
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Hi,\nI'm really sorry to hear this.We have been through something similar.\nAt my 18 week scan,they picked up a problem with my son's kidneys,they did a repeat scan at 25 weeks.He had dilated polycystic kidneys.At birth he was born with a cleft palate and had to have several scan's and tests on his kidney's.His one is functioning normally but the other has totally dissolved,it was dilated non-functioning and covered in cyst's.\nHis cleft caused more problems than his kidney's though.\nWishing you well for a safe delivery,hope all goes well.
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Yep it's called Jaundice and that usually happens if there is some dysfunction in the liver.  PLEASE see your doctor ASAP so they can figure out what's causing it.  If it's a newborn infant that's very treatable and common.  If you are talking about an adult, it is very serious and needs to be addressed TODAY!
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There currently is no cure for Hepatitis B or C. They do have interferon treatment that you can go through, that does greatly reduce the viral load, but in many cases it will return. \nThe treatment is a form of chemotherapy, and is rough on you. I have went through it twice. It reduced the viral load both times, but did not fully eradicate it, and it quickly multiplied again. I'm told by doctors that it was not wasted effort, as it gave my liver a chance to at least rest a bit. The liver can regenerate itself if it is not scarred too much. The danger with Hepatitis B and C, is that they can so greatly damage your liver that it can not regenerate itself and can turn to liver cancer or cirrohhisis. For a lot of people, it will never cause problems and they can live a normal lifespan. If you have it, I wish you well, and my only advice is to weigh your situation carefully before jumping into any course of treatment. And very importantly, get a doctor that you trust and that will answer any and all questions you have. There are so many that will not, or that seem indifferent to what you are going through. It can be life altering. Request a complete Liver panel to see your ALT levels (these tell you how hard your liver is working), and stay away from all drugs and alcohol, as they are very toxic to your liver. Also, I have been told that tylenol is very, very hard on your liver. Use aspirin instead, if your stomach can tolerate it. As for being more dangerous than aids. I'd say they are both equally dangerous, as each can eventually kill you in a different way. But you hear of more research being done on aids treatment than for hepatitis.  I wish you all the best.
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Yellow sclera (the whites of the eyes) are commonly a result of jaundice, which is caused by too much bilirubin in the blood. This, in turn, is often the result of a blocked bile duct or liver problems. Vitamin K shots are given to hospital-born babies if they develop jaundice; however, these cases are usually because the liver has not fully matured, but does within a week.\n\nPrevention of adult jaundice can be accomplished by having clean drinking water and good hygienic habits. Most jaundice cases can be treated with rest and eating healthy, nutritious, clean food. Some extreme cases may require medication.\n\nIn any case, you should get yourself examined in order to get an official diagnosis.
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I am reciting some of my experiences here – they are not meant to be boastful, rather I would like to inspire as many people who are suffering from cancer as possible – I would like to tell them – you can live normally! My best wishes to all, their families and friends! This is a long message so please do bear wtih me!\n\nThe stage grouping for my tumor was IVA (T3N0M0)  \n\nI ran a manufacturing plant in Mumbai (Bombay) and then moved to another city. I am a father of three beautiful kids- a son (age 20) who’s doing Engineering - Computer Science, a daughter (age17) who’s doing a pre-university science course and a school going younger son (age 10), and am very much in love with my wife of 25 years. We'll be celeberating our Wedding Siver Jubilee soon!\n\nOn August 30, 2002, I was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma - lower end common bile duct - by an MRI scan, I was 43 years old then (I married young), a malignant tumor was present at the joint between the head of my pancreas and the bile duct. This was further complicated by a scratch in my pancreas caused during ERCP on September 2, 2002. Though I have a high threshold of pain, the ERCP injury was almost intolerable and I had to be kept under sedation until surgery which took place on September 7, 2002. –.   Whipple’s procedure. \n\n\nMy gall bladder, omentum, part of my stomach, part of my pancreas (about 1/3rd),duodenum and the bile duct were removed. The margins were all clear. Right from September 1, 2002, when I had my last meal for quite some time, I was not fed anything at all, not even water. I was fed intravenously (I digress). \n\nReconstruction was carried out. I was in the operation theater and under anesthesia for almost 11 and ½ hours. Everything was fine until September 15, 2002, when excessive fluids started leaking out of the two drain holes made on both side of my abdomen. On that day in the morning I was fed with a low fiber diet with a tube connected directly to my stomach. I was very sick. My bowels gave away suddenly, and I lost control over my bladder. I started shivering violently and then suddenly felt very hot, I started sweating profusely and breathing was difficult even with an oxygen mask which had not been removed after surgery. Though in distress, my mind was very clear and lucid. I could see the expressions on the hospital staff and the doctors’ faces and understood that any second could be my last. That did not worry me or scare me, what worried me was my family’s fate after me, though after all the pain death was not an option that I wanted to reject outright.   \n\nI realized how serious I was, when experts advised that I be shifted to another hospital with better facilities a few miles away, and the doctors attending upon me, including the surgeon who’d operated on me and the anesthetist personally lifted me up and put me on a gurney to wheel me to the ambulance, rather than wait for the ward boys to come in. I remember the doctors periodically checking upon me by asking how I felt during the ambulance ride. I knew they wanted to know the level of my consciousness. I remember feeling the ambulance speeding and constant sound of the siren - not klaxon.\n\nI was quickly taken for an MRI scan and later my gurney with me on it was kept outside the hospital room, in a very safe and sterile place until the fate of my scan and probably, the doctors wanted to see if I would survive before admitting me into the hospital, Probably, if I know the law correctly, if I’d died within 24 hours of admission to a hospital a Post Mortem procedure would be mandatory.  I understood all this while I was waiting to be admitted to the better hospital, as I said, my mind was clear and lucid all throughout, I was very much aware of my surroundings, the people, the sounds and noises.\n\nAt that time I remember feeling quite pleasant, not hot at all and there seemed to be cool breeze wafting around me cooling me up. \n\nI was finally taken
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Bilirubin is a naturally occuring byproduct of the metabolism of hemoglobin, the compound in red blood cells that is responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood. Bilirubin metabolism begins with the breakdown of red blood cells. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which is broken down to heme and globin. Heme is converted to bilirubin, which is then carried by albumin in the blood to the liver.\nIn the liver, most of the bilirubin is excreted in the bile. When bilirubin levels are too high, an infant can develop jaundice, a yellowish discoloration of the skin that comes from too much bilirubin circulating in the blood. This can occur in healthy newborns. There are a number of causes of jaundice in the newborn, including the inability of the liver to metabolize bilirubin.\n\nTake a look at some of the links below. If you are very concerned talk to the infant's pediatrician.\n\nHope this helps.
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My son needed a liver trabsplant 2 months ago. I prayed really hard, I prayed the chaplet of The Divine Mercy. Now my baby is cancer-free, all the tumors are gone without any surgery... the doctors last week were amazed. It must be the worked of THE GREATEST PHYSICIAN! That's what you can call a MIRACLE. For more testimonies on miracles by the Divine Mercy here are links for you to visit:\n\nhttp://www.apodivinemercy.com\nhttp://our.homewithgod.com/divinemercy/miracles/\n\nI've seen the paralysed walked, the blinds see again, the uncurable skin diseases were cured and more! \n\nI even experienced receiving messages from the HOLY SPIRIT... everytime it happens... my tears can't stop from falling from my eyes... I feel inner peace and happiness.\n\nI'm more than blessed to experienced these things! They are proof that our GOD is a LIVING and MERCIFUL GOD. \n\nDon't stop believing!!! Miracles do happen every second of our life. =)
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Nice!  I'm glad you're seeing an improvement already!  I have a client who tried it, and it failed miserably.  The child was very agitated.  they could get nothing done.  A usually looked-forward-to walk down the road became a complete meltdown.  \n\nOther people swear by this, and see the improvements you have, and that is awesome!  With the Vitamin C and the folic acid, just keep up with doctor.  Overdoses CAN happen.  Best of luck!
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Please, don't put your child's health in the hands of an amateur forum. Respect your child's mind and body. Consult your doctor. (I am a physician myself and this is the best advice I can possibly give you.)
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My step-daughter had it, and yeah, it took about three weeks or so to recover. She was feeling better a little over week though, after taking medicine.
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Well, there are quite a few but remember your doctor is the best judge of that.  Ask him/her to run a liver panel on you if you are concerned.  Takes about five minutes and is the best approach.\n\nFirst off, I would look at things I'm doing that could cause liver disfunction - drinking alchol, medications, not enough exercise, etc... but some symptoms are:\n\nSome common liver disease symptoms include the following, each of which are described briefly below:\n\njaundice \ncholestasis \nliver enlargement \nportal hypertension \nascites \nliver encephalopathy \nliver failure \nWhat is jaundice?\nJaundice is a yellow discoloration of the skin and eye whites due to abnormally high levels of bilirubin (bile pigment) in the bloodstream. Urine is usually dark because of the bilirubin excreted through the kidneys. High levels of bilirubin may be attributed to inflammation or other abnormalities of the liver cells or blockage of the bile ducts. Sometimes jaundice is caused by the breakdown of a large number of red blood cells, which can occur in newborns. Jaundice is usually the first sign, and sometimes the only sign, of liver disease.\n\nWhat is cholestasis?\nCholestasis is reduced or stopped bile flow. Bile flow may be blocked inside or outside the liver. Symptoms may include:\n\njaundice \ndark urine \npale stool \nbone loss \neasy bleeding \nitching \nsmall, spider-like blood vessels visible in the skin \nenlarged spleen \nfluid in the abdominal cavity \nchills \npain from the biliary tract or pancrea \nenlarged gallbladder \nSome causes of cholestasis include:\n\nhepatitis \nalcoholic liver disease \nprimary biliary cirrhosis \ndrug effects \nhormonal changes during pregnancy \na stone in the bile duct \nbile duct narrowing \nbile duct cancer \npancreatic cancer \ninflammation of the pancreas \nWhat is liver enlargement?\nLiver enlargement is usually an indicator of liver disease, although there are usually no symptoms associated with a slightly enlarged liver (hepatomegaly). Symptoms of a grossly enlarged liver include abdominal discomfort or "feeling full."\n\nWhat is portal hypertension?\nPortal hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure in the portal vein, which supplies the liver with blood from the intestine. Portal hypertension may be due to increased blood pressure in the portal blood vessels or resistance to blood flow through the liver. Portal hypertension can lead to the growth of collateral vessels that connect to the general circulation, bypassing the liver. When this occurs, substances that are normally removed by the liver pass into the general circulation. Symptoms of portal hypertension may include:\n\na distended abdominal cavity (ascites) \nbleeding of the varicose veins at the lower end of the esophagus and in the stomach lining \nWhat is ascites?\nAscites is fluid build-up in the abdominal cavity, caused by fluid leaks from the surface of the liver and intestine. Ascites due to liver disease usually accompanies other liver disease characteristics such as portal hypertension. Symptoms of ascites may include a distended abdominal cavity, which causes discomfort and shortness of breath. Causes of ascites may include:\n\nliver cirrhosis (especially cirrhosis caused by alcoholism) \nalcoholic hepatitis \nchronic hepatitis \nobstruction of the hepatic vein \nAscites can also be caused by non-liver disorders.\n\nWhat is liver encephalopathy?\nLiver encephalopathy is the deterioration of brain function due to toxic substances building up in the blood, which are normally removed by the liver. Liver encephalopathy is also called portal-systemic encephalopathy, hepatic encephalopathy, or hepatic coma. Symptoms may include:\n\nimpaired consciousness \nchanges in logical thinking, personality, and behavior \nmood changes \nimpaired judgement \ndrowsiness \nconfusion \nsluggish speech and movement \ndisorientation \nloss of consciousness \ncoma \nWhat is liver failure?\nLiver failure is severe deteriorat
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Our oldest is autistic and wasn't properly diagnosed until age 6. It was actually a relief to find out what was going on. We felt like complete failures as parents because it seemed like everything we did for him was wrong. Once we knew what was going on and were able to educate ourselves, we were able to relate to him better and find a comfortable home life.\n\nAs for how my partner dealt with it... there were times when he was so frustrated he blamed me, himself and the doctors. Of course, I did the same thing. It made our marriage hell for awhile. The important thing is that we resolved ourselves to deal with the situation and we've made it through.\n\nI think all children are a gift from God... regardless of a disability. And, no, I wouldn't have changed anything from conception to birth. There's no guarantee that anything would have turned out differently.
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Not the whole night, but almost the whole day and half the night. Pretty miserable. My 17 year old had been examined at our pediatrician. We had already been to see an endocronologist that day for a suspected thyroid problem. That doctor had sent us immediately back to our pediatrician. He ran a few tests, examined him, and generally acted extremely grim. He kept shaking his head when each test he did came back negative.  He told us to go to the Emergency Room for xrays and to see a surgeon.\n\nThe surgeon came into to see us moments after she had seen the xray. She was very kind, but said that she could not help my son. We were, of course, pretty alarmed by than, but no one was saying anything to us. Just lots of kindness and grim looks. Our pediatrician called the Emergency Room and told them to hold us and not allow us to leave. He wanted to make some phone calls to see where the best place would be to send us. It was close to 9pm by that time. The next phone call from him was equally frightening. My son was being sent to a major hospital about 2 hours away. We were given the option of transporting him ourselves instead of by ambulance. This whole time, he was fine. We were all just sitting around, bored, exhaused and alarmed.\nWe didn't even stop to pack clothes or tell anyone where we were going. It just totally slipped our minds. When we got to the major hospital he was admitted through the emergency room. They were waiting for us. Two doctors began an  immediate workup and that was the first time I heard the word cancer. He had lumps in his neck, groin, armpits. We were in total shock.\nBut, of course, the news just got worse and worse. I do not know how we made it through that night. At about 2AM he was still having tests and procedures. He had tumors throughout his body. He had multiple tumors in the abdominal cavity that were weeping and had caused his belly to be bloated with fluid - 40 pounds of it. One of the worst nights of my life.