Bilirubin is the breakdown of red blood cells, and if bilirubin increased, then it’s called hyperbilirubinemia.
Normal bilirubin level is 0.3 to 1.2mg/dl if it increases more than 12mg/dl; it’s called hyperbilirubinemia.
It is a yellowish discoloration seen on the face, eyes, and chest area.
Hyperbilirubinemia in Adults
Jaundice is not any disease, but it is a visible sign of an underlying disease process.
Individuals with jaundice will have a yellowish skin color and may also exhibit yellowing of the mucous layers and the whites of your eyes.
Hyperbilirubinemia in adults can be caused by some severe medical conditions and potentially life-threatening.
Hyperbilirubinemia in Newborn
Hyperbilirubinemia occurs when the amount of bilirubin in your newborn baby’s blood is too high.
Bilirubin is formed when a red blood cell breaks down. It becomes harder for babies to get rid of bilirubin at first. It accumulates in the blood, tissues, and fluids of the infant.
Bilirubin makes a baby’s skin, eyes, and other tissues turn yellow (jaundice).
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