Patient's question:
If jaundice recurs, is this situation due to some immune issues in the child or the occurrence of a bacterial infection? What methods can we use to prevent this situation from happening again?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice refers to the condition during the neonatal period where abnormal bilirubin metabolism leads to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood, resulting in the yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. It is the most common clinical issue in newborns. This condition can be categorized into two major types: physiological and pathological. If jaundice recurs after subsiding, it may be related to pathological jaundice. If there is an infection, it can worsen jaundice symptoms. Active treatment of the infection and blue light therapy should be administered.