Patient's question:
Baby was found to have slightly yellow skin on the third day after birth. The check revealed neonatal jaundice. What are the main causes of neonatal jaundice?Doctor's answer:
Newborn jaundice is generally divided into physiological and pathological types. If it is physiological, it is normal, so there is no need to worry, and it will gradually recover. Pathological jaundice, where jaundice worsens within 24 hours, also leads to serum bilirubin levels exceeding the normal range, and the skin and sclera turn yellow and become worse. It is essential to seek medical attention to identify the cause of jaundice to prevent the condition from worsening further. Treatment options include phototherapy, chemical therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine. However, these treatments must be accompanied by complications such as hemolytic jaundice, hepatic jaundice, and biliary obstruction. Therefore, in cases of jaundice, it is necessary to seek medical treatment for symptomatic relief to prevent the condition from deteriorating further.