Are These Stools Acholic?
Discussion
Color can be difficult to discern and communicate. Stooling is an important part of overall health and an important harbinger of potential illness. Stooling consistency and color changes with food, environment, medication, and health conditions.
For neonates and young infants, some hepatobiliary problems may not be seen at birth but in the next few days to weeks. This includes Alagille syndrome, biliary atresia and cystic fibrosis. It is not uncommon for these patients to have prolonged jaundice and therefore the diagnosis may be delayed with some presenting with increased jaundice, acholic stool and poor feedin...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 23, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
2 cases of hepatitis in children in Massachusetts under investigation
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Hepatitis Source Type: news
The Alabama Doc Who Sounded the Alarm on Unusual Hepatitis in Kids
(MedPage Today) -- On a mid-October day in Birmingham, Alabama, Markus Buchfellner, MD, examined a young child admitted to Children's of Alabama with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea and, most notably, a severe case of jaundice. It was the first... (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - May 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
CDC investigating 109 cases of hepatitis among children, five deaths
The cases of acute hepatitis have been found in 25 states and 20 countries. Scientists have been unable to pinpoint the cause. Doctors stress the cases remain rare and urge parents not to panic but be on alert for unusual signs such as jaundice, dark urine and light stool. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - May 6, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Frances Stead Sellers Source Type: news
Leading medical academy may scrap jaundice guidance for newborns that contains phrase 'black race'
The American Academy of Pediatrics, based in illinois, is reviewing its catalogue in order to 'eliminate racism'. It may dump the 20-page guidance because of a phrase it contains. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 3, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Scientists Know About the Unusual Hepatitis Cases in Children
Officials are exploring the possibility that a common adenovirus might be responsible for the unexplained cases, which remain rare. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 3, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Emily Anthes Tags: Hepatitis Liver Children and Childhood Viruses Jaundice Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Great Britain your-feed-health your-feed-science Source Type: news
Fatty liver disease: The warning signs of the ‘most severe stage’ - could lead to cancer
WHILE fatty liver disease is known for a lack of symptoms in the early stages of the disease, signs might pop up as the condition progresses. When you start noticing health problems, including jaundice, it could mean that your fatty liver disease has reached the "most severe stage". What's worse, this could lead to cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vaccine side effects: Immune-mediated hepatitis may be a cause for sudden outbreak
JAUNDICE has been a commonly reported side effect from the vaccine. Occasionally, this jaundice can develop into liver scarring and inflammation. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Jaundice in Adults (Hyperbilirubinemia)
Title: Jaundice in Adults (Hyperbilirubinemia)Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/27/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - April 27, 2022 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
What is in the Differential Diagnosis for Red, Orange or Yellow Skin Conditions?
Discussion
This is the first in a short case series of differential diagnoses of colored skin conditions.
A differential diagnosis by distribution and common pattern can be found here.
For green, blue and violet conditions, a review can be found here.
For black and white conditions, a review can be found here.
For brown and grey conditions, a review can be found here.
Note that any color can be a normal variant for an individual or is physiologic for a given state.
The skin is the largest organ of the body. It can be easily examined but for many clinicians continues to be difficult to describe what they are seeing. Analo...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 25, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Mysterious Liver Disease In Children: CDC Issues Advisory On Acute Hepatitis
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 22, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News CNN Hepatitis Source Type: news
Health chiefs urge parents to look out for jaundice and other signs of the liver condition
Around 60 cases of the inflammatory liver condition have been found in youngsters under 10 in England, and 11 cases in Scotland saw children sent to hospital. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Painkiller toxicity: Acute liver failure may ensue with jaundice & sleepiness as symptoms
PAINKILLER toxicity is more common than many may realise. Paracetamol is a popular over-the-counter drug which is known to impact the liver negatively causing a number of unusual symptoms. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fatty liver disease: The warning sign on your face that indicates you 'cannot be cured'
NON-ALCOHOLIC fatty liver disease is the accumulation of fat in the liver that is not caused by alcohol consumption. A healthy liver contains some fat. However, when fat makes up more than five percent of the liver's weight a person could be suffering from fatty liver disease. Jaundice is one of the signs that could indicate incurable complications. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 3, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Acute liver failure secondary to toxic exposure in children - Grama A, Aldea C, Burac L, Delean D, Boghitoiu D, Bulata B, Nitescu V, Ulmeanu C, Pop TL.
INTRODUCTION: Acute liver failure (ALF) is a syndrome defined by jaundice, coagulopathy (INR> 1.5) and hepatic encephalopathy in patients with no evidence of prior liver disease. Toxins and drugs are a frequent cause of ALF in children. MATERIAL AND METHO... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 16, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
