Patient's question:
When a child is born, there are no problems at all, let alone heart-related issues. Four days after birth, it was noticed that the child's face was a bit yellow. After a thorough examination, the doctor diagnosed it as neonatal jaundice, claiming that the heart muscle was damaged! Neonatal jaundice is a very common problem, but what is the connection between jaundice and heart muscle damage? Seeking clarification.Doctor's answer:
It could be pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice generally never affects the baby's health. Measures should be taken to alleviate jaundice. Such as drinking more plain water. Medication to reduce jaundice, treatment to protect the heart muscle, etc. Severe jaundice can also affect brain cells, leading to intellectual disabilities. There is a certain correlation. When jaundice subsides, the harm to the heart muscle may increase or decrease. Specific heart muscle damage can also be treated.