Question
The newborn was premature by 6 weeks, one week old, and stayed in an incubator for a week. The total bilirubin level was 217, and the jaundice was severe. Could high jaundice in newborns be caused by intracranial hemorrhage?
Answer
Intracranial hemorrhage may cause high jaundice in newborns. Sometimes, after the child’s blood is processed, jaundice may reappear, which is a common phenomenon. This may be due to metabolic abnormalities caused by the child’s incomplete maturity of various functions. Regular CT re-examinations are needed to understand the condition of the head and confirm the diagnosis. For the hazards of newborn jaundice, active treatment measures should be taken, avoid medical treatment, and timely adjust the treatment plan to prevent persistent non-healing.