Patient's question:
I've been pregnant for several months, and it was supposed to be a happy thing. However, during my prenatal check-up, it was found that my bilirubin level was high. Now that the child has been born, the doctor at the hospital said there is ABO hemolysis. Please ask, what is ABO hemolysis in newborns?Doctor's answer:
All hemolytic patients may develop jaundice, which is generally classified into the following types:(1) Congenital hemolytic anemia.
(2) Acquired hemolytic anemia
① Autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
② Alloimmune hemolytic anemia in newborns.
The characteristics of neonatal hemolytic jaundice include the appearance of jaundice within 24 hours after birth, which gradually worsens. Symptoms include anemia, jaundice, edema, etc. One of the treatment principles for this condition is early detection and early treatment—better the earlier, the better. The longer the course of the disease persists, the greater the potential risks, which can lead to many complications, such as brain nerve damage.