Patient's question:
My best friend had difficulty giving birth to her child and it took a long time. In the end, the baby ended up defecating inside my best friend's stomach. The doctor said it might take about a week to resolve this issue, and there were also high white blood cell counts. I'm wondering if jaundice in newborns can cause high white blood cell counts?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice can cause high white blood cell count, which may be due to encephalopathy. Treatment should include pediatric blue light therapy, blood exchange therapy, or administration of anti-yellow medicine. High white blood cell count indicates inflammation, so I recommend better intravenous fluid therapy for you. It is recommended to closely monitor the newborn's vital signs, such as heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure, and to hospitalize for timely treatment. Appropriately advance feeding, providing sufficient water and energy, and early elimination of meconium can help alleviate the condition.