Patient's question:
The baby has been diagnosed by the doctor with neonatal conjugated hyperbilirubinemia, and currently the whole family does not know what to do. Previously, the child was completely normal with no issues and could eat well. But now the child's eyes are yellow, and they don't want to eat. I feel so heartbroken. I would like to consult about why this has happened again and what kind of assistance is needed: What are the symptoms of conjugated hyperbilirubinemia?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, the causes of neonatal cholestasis are numerous and can primarily be divided into three categories: hepatocyte damage, intrahepatic biliary tract disease, and extrahepatic biliary tract disease. China is an area prone to hepatitis, and most pregnant women possess anti-HAV IgG antibodies, providing passive immunity to infants. As a result, the likelihood of infants under 3 months old contracting hepatitis A is very low. The causes of neonatal cholestasis are numerous, as shown in Figure 1, primarily categorized into three types: hepatocyte damage, intrahepatic biliary tract disease, and extrahepatic biliary tract disease. Here are some suggestions for the question "What are the symptoms of prolonged cholestatic jaundice in newborns?" I hope this is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!