Question
If a baby develops jaundice within 24 hours of birth or if the jaundice progresses rapidly, persists for a longer duration, and is accompanied by symptoms such as anemia, abnormal body temperature, poor feeding, vomiting, and abnormal color of urine and feces. Some cases show recurrence or exacerbation of jaundice after it has subsided or decreased. Most of these cases are pathological jaundice. Common causes of pathological jaundice include neonatal hemolytic disease, infection, biliary atresia, and neonatal hepatitis.
Answer
If a baby’s jaundice appears within 24 hours of birth or progresses rapidly, and is accompanied by other symptoms such as anemia, abnormal body temperature, difficulty in feeding, vomiting, and abnormal coloration of urine and feces, it may be pathological jaundice. Common causes of pathological jaundice include neonatal hemolytic disease, infection, biliary atresia, and neonatal hepatitis. Regarding whether bilirubin levels of 293 will affect the brain, it is recommended to consult a doctor for accurate professional advice.