Patient's question:
My son was born yesterday, and the doctor said his jaundice was too high and needed additional treatment. I don't know what caused this condition. I paid close attention to my diet and lifestyle during pregnancy. Could you please tell me what causes high jaundice in newborns?Doctor's answer:
If the newborn has high jaundice, it is related to the metabolism of bilirubin in newborns. However, if the jaundice is particularly high within the first 24 hours after birth, in general, we should pay attention to the occurrence of hemolytic diseases. If a hemolytic disease is diagnosed, it is recommended to treat it according to the doctor's advice. If there is no hemolytic disease, we only consider the metabolism of bilirubin. If it is too high, we can use blue light therapy. If it is not too high, we can let the child's skin be exposed to sunlight to reduce jaundice.