Patient's question:
I just had a baby, and I noticed that my child's skin is particularly yellow. I heard from others that this is jaundice, and it's nothing to worry too much about—it might be physiological. But I still want to take her for a check-up and wonder why thyroid tests are required for newborn jaundice?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice usually occurs 2-3 days after birth. Jaundice subsides 5-7 days after birth. Jaundice does not exceed 2 weeks. Bilirubin levels do not exceed 12. No treatment is required. Pathological jaundice has primary diseases. The degree of jaundice is severe. The course of the disease is long. Bilirubin levels are greater than 12. It may be accompanied by clinical symptoms. It may even cause bilirubin encephalopathy. Treatment of the primary disease is required. Reduce treatment for jaundice. Consider thyroid diseases. It is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for blood routine tests, bilirubin tests, thyroid function tests, and thyroid ultrasound tests to determine the cause.