Patient's question:
On the second day of birth, test results: Child is Type A blood, mother is Type O blood, both are positive. Bilirubin level was 311. Past treatment and outcomes: Bilirubin level decreased from 311 to 180, body yellowness gradually improved.What help is needed: Wondering if this condition can be treated? Will it leave any aftereffects? Can the child breastfeed after discharge?
Doctor's answer:
Dear parent friend, hello, I am very happy to answer for you. Your child has the issue of ABO hemolysis. ABO hemolysis cannot be treated because blood type cannot be changed. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the symptoms caused by ABO hemolysis. Your child has the problem of neonatal jaundice. Then, feeding sugar water more frequently is relatively helpful. Phototherapy, such as blue light, can also be performed.