An experienced child doctor can easily diagnose a child of jaundice based on the baby’s appearance. But irrespective of this, it is recommended that tests be carried out on the child to know the level of bilirubin in the blood, and to detect jaundice. There are different types of test that could be conducted on a baby for this purpose, they include: a laboratory test, physical test and a skin test. How to treat jaundice The kind of treatment that would be administered to a child will depend on the severity of the case, that is, the level of bilirubin in the child’s blood. In the case of a child with a mild cast of jaundice, there may be no need for any special treatment as the disease often disappears on its own within 2-3 weeks. On the other hand, in the case of a child with a severe jaundice, the child may have to be admitted in the hospital, and treatments will be administered. These are the different types of treatments that are administered to a child diagnosed with jaundice:
Every year, Gastonia Pediatrics Associates treat children with jaundice. Our pediatricians provide optimal care when running tests to diagnose a child with this disease. They also provide the best treatment for jaundice. Schedule an appointment with our pediatrician today to treat your jaundice in your child. Gastonia Pediatric Associates, your Gastonia area pediatricians, offers top-quality pediatric care.
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