Patient's question:
Newborns develop jaundice a few days after birth. If there's no jaundice, does that mean everything is fine? Also, should the child be checked for 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. It requires treatment. The condition mainly depends on the jaundice index. You can monitor the child's condition closely.