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Hyperbilirubinemia causes jaundice.
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Can we cure a cyanosis?
yes cyanosis is usually curable but the cause of cyanosis may not be (e.g. active dying).
Why does decreased pulmonary blood flow cause cyanosis?
Decreased pulmonary blood flow alone does not cause cyanosis. It is when decreased pulmonary blood flow is associated with right to left shunting (ie Tetralogy of fallot) that it is associated with cyanosis.
How does hyperbilirubinemia lead to death?
Bilirubin is a product of heme catabolism in red blood cells. Hyperbilirubinemia is an excess of this substance in the blood, which is usually a sign of another, more serious condition, and these conditions are often what cause death.
Can pale progress to cyanosis?
It would depend on the cause of the paleness. Cyanosis is a blue tint to the skin which happens as a result of a lack of oxygen. So, unless the pallor is caused by a condition with decreased oxygen levels, it will not progress to cyanosis.
What heart disease causes cyanosis?
Is result of emberoylic defect that lead of right to left shunt
How is cyanosis seen in black people?
Mild cyanosis cannot be seen. But moderate cyanosis can be made out from the oral mucous membranes.
What is the medical term meaning jaundice?
hyperbilirubinemia
Cyanosis in a sentence?
Cyanosis had set into her lips after being out in the cold overnight.
What are the reasons for cyanosis?
Cyanosis is caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood. Cyanosis is associated with cold temperatures, heart failure, lung diseases, and smothering
How is cyanosis related to the respiratory system?
Cyanosis is a blue color to a person. It is related to the respiratory system because if a person is not getting enough oxygen, they can display cyanosis.
What causes a leg to turn yellow?
There is more than one cause of yellow skin. It could be due to jaundice, hepatitis, anemia, gallstones or hyperbilirubinemia.
What is the prognosis for infants with hyperbilirubinemia and associated jaundice?
Phototherapy is very effective in reducing bilirubin levels in the majority of infants who need it. There are usually no long-term effects on the child from the hyperbilirubinemia or the phototherapy
