An increase in bilirubin in the bloodstream causes jaundice in children
An increase in bilirubin in the bloodstream causes jaundice in children, which is characterized by a yellowing of the skin and/or eyes. When hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying component of red blood cells) is broken down as part of the regular process of recycling old or damaged red blood cells, bilirubin is produced. Bilirubin is taken through … Read more
