Patient's question:
The baby was just born, but was diagnosed with neonatal prolonged cholestasis jaundice in the neonatal intensive care unit. Currently, this condition is still being treated in the hospital. However, the child's eyes are yellow, and their appetite is not particularly good. What are the causes of this prolonged cholestasis jaundice?Doctor's answer:
From the situations you have described, it is very likely that liver cell damage or any of the three major types of intrahepatic or extrahepatic bile duct damage could lead to a case of infant jaundice. Another possible cause is that the pregnant woman has antibodies for hepatitis A, and after giving birth, the child acquires passive immunity. If jaundice occurs, it is crucial not to delay treatment. If the stool is clay-colored, it is highly likely to be a sign of jaundice.