Patient's question:
The child had jaundice at birth, and it was quite severe. Currently, he is being treated with medication, but there is some concern that it may not be effective. Is liver-protective treatment necessary for neonatal jaundice?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice includes two types:1. Physiological jaundice: Relatively high production of bilirubin, insufficient uptake of bilirubin by hepatocytes, and defects in bilirubin excretion. This is unrelated to the condition and can return to normal.
2. Pathological jaundice: Excessive bilirubin, metabolic disorders of bilirubin, bile excretion disorders, and hemolytic diseases, which require treatment. Complications with liver function damage necessitate liver-protective therapy. It is recommended to consider the severity of the child's condition.