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13 month old whites of eyes have yellow tone

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g0ldie · 07/03/2014 17:51

Is this ok? He is very healthy and 'normal' in other ways. I have noticed this before so its not new just wondering what people think?
Sorry this may be a really petty post just wanted to know if I am worried about nothing?!
Thank thanks!

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Gileswithachainsaw · 07/03/2014 17:57

Tbh I'd get it checked out just to be sure. Probably nothing but can be a sign of jaundice.

Norem · 07/03/2014 18:09

I would get it checked, does he have a big tummy?

g0ldie · 07/03/2014 18:21

Thanks what do you mean big? Hes a big boy tummys in proportion though I think?
Thanks

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YouAreTalkingRubbish · 07/03/2014 18:22

Gilberts Syndrome???

Gilbert’s syndrome is a common and harmless condition where people experience occasional episodes of jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)

My adult DS has it and the only symptom he has is being a bit yellow. I don't know much about it other than its of no consequence for my DS. His eyes can be quite yellow especially if he is sick. He had some blood tests to rule out other things (no idea what?)

I seem to remember being told it was extremely common.

YouAreTalkingRubbish · 07/03/2014 18:42

Oh dear! I just read all the comments on the NHS webpage that I linked to in my earlier post. I imagine the people who bother to comment are the ones that suffer the most symptoms and are not typical.

...lol, the dangers of Doctor Google Confused

Bumbershoot · 07/03/2014 18:43

When I was little I had anaemia and the GP noticed because I had yellow eyes - worth checking out.

g0ldie · 07/03/2014 20:31

Ok thanks! Will get checked!

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