Question 1

can terminal meconium give a baby a blackeye and a swollen. head that causes neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?

Accepted Answer

No: Terminal meconium is just evidence baby went through a period of stress in labor.Whatever caused the stress might account for some of what you describe. The worst outcome from terminal meconium happens if they inhale the poo into their lungs and get pneumonia.

Question 2

can c4 preworkout supplement effect your liver function or cause hyperbilirubinemia?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I guess it depends on your livers ability to handle all the ingredients in the supplement. I looked at the ingredients and suggest a healthy meal instead of a supplement since you don't know what the supplement can be doing to your liver. You may have a liver gene enzyme problem that cant handle an ingredient- if youre getting hyperbilirubinemia- stop the supplement

Question 3

which blood disorder causes bilirubinemia, jaundice, splenomegaly, and low hematocrit?

Accepted Answer

Hemolysis: These are features of the hemolytic anemia family, especially the ones where hemolysis takes place in the spleen.

Question 4

treatment of hyperbilirubinemia?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are many conditions that will cause high bilirubin levels.  Discuss with your doctor to get the correct diagnosis and then discuss the treatment options. Good luck !

Question 5

why there's indirect hyperbilirubinemia in neonate of mother with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Neonatal Jaundice: Indirect hyperbilirubinemia is not limited to infant of diabetic moms. It is a function of the newborn being relatively ineffective at clearing old red blood cells. It can be caused by high rbc count (polycythemia) which is common in infant of diabetic moms. Also, many other causes. Easily treated and common in the newborn period.

Question 6

i have a gilbert syndrome. and i received cholecystectomy due to gb polyp. (no stone) does cholecystectomy or gilbert syndrome (indirect hyperbilirubinemia) increase the chance of intrahepatic stone? worried

Accepted Answer

Gilbert syndrome: In Gilbert syndrome unconjugated bilirubin does build up in the liver and I believe that this could lead to formation of bilirubin stones in the liver, bile ducts as well as the gall bladder. A gastroenterologist could verify this.

Question 7

if a patient suddenly develops hyperbilirubinemia, i.e., total bilirubin 76 umol/l (with albumin 35 g/l; protein 69 g/l; alp 133 u/l; gamma gt 76 u/l; alt 21 u/l and ast 29 u/l) then should it be investigated further and can anything be done about it? doe

Accepted Answer

Yes: it looks like you have hyperbilirubinemia with normal transaminases. It is unclear whether it is predominantly direct or indirect or if albumin is 35 or 3.5.  Suspect possible he hemolysis.  Follow up with your Internist may helpful

Question 8

could some assist?

i woke up with a sudden severe pain in my tailbone. i am unable to sit flat and getting up or attempting to sit down is a real problem. the pain is isolated. is there any cause for concern? is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: You may have what is called a pilonidal cyst.  These do not get better without being drained of pus, in a clinic or ER.  I hope you feel better soon!

Question 9

what are the causes of isolated diastolic hypotension?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Usually it is due to dehydration and electrolyte deficiencies in young adults. Rarely, it is due to leaky aortic valves. Sometimes it is due to certain hormone deficiencies or anemia. You should see your doctor for lab tests and to see if you have leaky valve (murmur on exam) and if further evaluation with echocardiogram is needed.

Question 10

what causes isolated brownish goldish discolorations of the sclera?

Accepted Answer

Usually pigment: Pigmented cells before birth can migrate onto the conjunctiva and proliferate with time causing brownish spots.  Although natural, they can both some in their appearance.  There are means to remove them if they are a problem but this is cosmetic as these are not going to bother the vision or health of the eye.

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A member asked:

Can terminal meconium give a baby a blackeye and a swollen. head that causes neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?

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Can c4 preworkout supplement effect your liver function or cause hyperbilirubinemia?

A member asked:

Which blood disorder causes bilirubinemia, jaundice, splenomegaly, and low hematocrit?

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Treatment of hyperbilirubinemia?

A member asked:

Why there's indirect hyperbilirubinemia in neonate of mother with diabetes?

A member asked:

I have a gilbert syndrome. and i received cholecystectomy due to gb polyp. (no stone) does cholecystectomy or gilbert syndrome (indirect hyperbilirubinemia) increase the chance of intrahepatic stone? worried

A member asked:

If a patient suddenly develops hyperbilirubinemia, i.e., total bilirubin 76 umol/l (with albumin 35 g/l; protein 69 g/l; alp 133 u/l; gamma gt 76 u/l; alt 21 u/l and ast 29 u/l) then should it be investigated further and can anything be done about it? doe

A member asked:

Could some assist? i woke up with a sudden severe pain in my tailbone. i am unable to sit flat and getting up or attempting to sit down is a real problem. the pain is isolated. is there any cause for concern? is this normal?

A member asked:

What are the causes of isolated diastolic hypotension?

A member asked:

What causes isolated brownish goldish discolorations of the sclera?

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