Patient's question:
My baby is over 20 days old and still has jaundice. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: 1, Hemolytic jaundice: Any disease that can cause hemolysis can lead to hemolytic jaundice.Suggestions: Congenital hemolytic anemia, such as thalassemia, hereditary spherocytosis; acquired hemolytic anemia, such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia, neonatal hemolysis, hemolysis after blood transfusion of different blood types, as well as foods like (tofu made with silkworm pupae), drugs like primaquine, snake venom, toxic mushrooms, and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
For the treatment of this disease, the first step is to treat the primary disease and eliminate the cause. Hormone therapy can be considered. It is strongly recommended to go to the hospital for systematic treatment. Finally, we wish you a speedy recovery.