Patient's question:
The doll was born about 7 days ago, but from the past two days, many yellowish spots have appeared on its body. Later, when taken to the hospital for a check-up, it was found that its jaundice level had reached 24. Is it serious?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice. Severe cases are primarily determined by whether the reappearance occurs within 72 hours after birth, as this indicates a more serious condition. It is essential to explore the common causes of jaundice in the child, which may include hemolytic jaundice, infectious jaundice, jaundice caused by hepatitis, or jaundice resulting from diseases such as biliary atresia. Treatment should be administered based on the underlying cause, and phototherapy may also be provided. If jaundice reappears within three days after birth, this is not severe because it falls within the normal physiological range.Neonatal jaundice refers to a condition during the neonatal period where the breakdown and metabolism of bilirubin are disrupted, leading to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood and resulting in yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. It is the most common clinical diagnostic issue in newborns.