Patient's question:
Cesarean section 10 days early, discovered jaundice 4–6 days after birth, looked very yellow. At 32 days, went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the total bilirubin in serum was measured as 298.5 μmol/L. Additionally, [serum γ-glutamyl {transpeptidase}, the two characters are not recognized] was measured as 213 U/L, and serum aspartate aminotransferase was measured as 42 U/L. Solving the equation urgently, thank you.Previous treatment history and effectiveness: None.
What kind of help is needed: Identifying the type of jaundice and how to resolve it.
Doctor's answer:
Jaundice is a common symptom and sign, its recurrence is caused by a disorder in the metabolism of bilirubin leading to a decrease in the concentration of bilirubin in the serum. When the total bilirubin concentration in the blood is below 34.2 μmol/L, jaundice can be detected clinically. Jaundice is only a symptom/finding, not a disease. The principle of treatment is to identify the underlying cause and treat it accordingly, along with symptomatic treatments such as reducing swelling and pain, and jaundice reduction.