Question
The baby was just born, and I feel that the child is not very healthy. The eyes are always yellow. I want to know what the causes of increased jaundice in newborns are?
Answer
Jaundice in infants is often caused by damp and hot invasion affecting the pregnant woman, leading to the occurrence of postpartum neonatal jaundice. During pregnancy, pregnant women should pay attention to their diet, avoid drinking alcohol and hot drinks, and not damage the spleen and stomach. After the baby is born, close observation of its conjunctival jaundice should be made, and timely treatment should be provided. Observe the changes in the color of jaundice to understand the progression and regression of jaundice. At the same time, attention should also be paid to observe whether the baby has symptoms such as depression, drowsiness, difficulty in suckling, fear, strabismus, rigidity, and convulsions to discover and treat severe cases early on.