Patient's question:
The doll was born about 7 days ago, but from the past two days, many yellow spots have appeared on its body. Later, when taken to the hospital for a thorough examination, it was found that its jaundice had reached 24. Is it serious?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice. Severe cases are determined by whether it reappears within 72 hours after birth, as this indicates a more serious condition. The common causes of jaundice include hemolytic jaundice, infectious jaundice, jaundice caused by hepatitis, and jaundice resulting from diseases like biliary atresia. Treatment should be based on the underlying cause, and phototherapy may also be administered. If jaundice appears within the first three days of life, it is not necessarily severe, as it falls within the normal physiological range.Neonatal jaundice refers to a condition characterized by yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera in newborns, resulting from elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood due to impaired bilirubin metabolism. It is the most common clinical diagnosis issue in newborns.