Patient's question:
The baby is ten days old, and the jaundice level is as high as 48. The doctor recommended blue light therapy, but I believe it's caused by breastfeeding because I have postpartum hypertension and am taking antihypertensive medication. Could you please tell me: What conditions can cause neonatal jaundice?Doctor's answer:
This friend, G6PD deficiency (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency) is the cause of favism, a hemolytic anemia named after it due to the onset of hemolysis after eating broad beans. Patients only need to avoid eating broad beans and their products (such as vermicelli, bean paste), as well as antimalarial drugs (chloroquine, quinine), fever-reducing drugs (aminopyrine, phenacetin), furazolidone, sulfonamide drugs, camphor balls, etc., to live normally. Neonatal jaundice has a very significant impact on patients. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly, while also paying close attention to dietary issues, with light and simple foods as the foundation. It is hoped that neonatal jaundice patients can receive professional treatment.