Question
A newborn has been diagnosed with high jaundice and requires incubator treatment. How should high neonatal jaundice be managed? What are its causes?
Answer
Neonatal jaundice can be categorized into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. After red blood cells are broken down, the bilirubin produced needs to be metabolized into conjugated bilirubin by liver cells, and then excreted through metabolism in the feces. Due to the immature liver function in newborns, their processing capacity is weak, which may lead to physiological jaundice. Physiological jaundice usually does not require excessive concern, but if there are hemolytic causes or obstruction, or liver function abnormalities, jaundice may occur. In such cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly, identify the cause, and receive targeted treatment.