A new mother notices that one of her newborn twins has a yellow-orange complexion. Fearful that the child may have jaundice (a condition caused by bilirubin, a toxic yellow-orange pigment produced during the destruction of red blood cells), she takes him to her pediatrician. After examining the child and noting that his bilirubin levels are normal, the pediatrician declares him perfectly healthy and advises the mother to watch the child’s diet. Why? The other twin suffers from bluish coloration of this skin condition known as cyanosis (bluish tint). What can cause cyanosis?

A new mother notices that one of her newborn twins has a yellow-orange complexion. Fearful that the child may have jaundice (a condition caused by bilirubin, a toxic yellow-orange pigment produced during the destruction of red blood cells), she takes him to her pediatrician. After examining the child and noting that his bilirubin levels are normal, the pediatrician declares him perfectly healthy and advises the mother to watch the child’s diet. Why? The other twin suffers from bluish coloration of this skin condition known as cyanosis (bluish tint). What can cause cyanosis?

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

Publisher:DEBRUYNE

Chapter20: Nutrition Therapy For Liver And Gallbladder Diseases

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