Question
My little one was just born a few days ago, but I noticed that his skin color is unusually abnormal, with a golden yellow hue. The doctor said that his condition is neonatal hemolytic jaundice, and not to undergo blood transfusion as it could be unhealthy for the child. Is blood transfusion dangerous for neonatal hemolytic jaundice?
Answer
In cases of severe hemolytic jaundice, blood transfusion is the only treatment that can alleviate the symptoms of jaundice. Without blood transfusion treatment, the jaundice will become more severe, and severe bilirubin encephalopathy may even threaten the baby’s life. Currently, the blood transfusion treatment plan is relatively mature. Hemolytic jaundice is a pathological jaundice, and the baby can drink glucose water to promote bilirubin metabolism. It is crucial to actively treat the baby’s jaundice to avoid other complications.