Patient's question:
My daughter was born on May 21st (her due date was June 2nd) and had a cesarean section. This morning, the pediatrician from the hospital where she was staying went to a nearby hospital for a check-up, and the bilirubin level was measured at 16.8, which they said was above the normal range. I would like to ask, what could be the cause of the baby's jaundice?Doctor's answer:
Hello, parent. Jaundice in babies is common among most infants. This is because babies have a short red blood cell metabolism cycle, leading to high levels of bilirubin production. Additionally, their liver's ability to excrete bilirubin is weak. As a result, bilirubin accumulates in the baby's body, causing fatigue, exhaustion, and fatigue accumulation, which manifests as jaundice. It is related to the blood type of the parents. If the jaundice is not severe, the baby usually does not have any long-term aftereffects.