Question
If a newborn shows jaundice accompanied by seizures, how should one respond? The baby’s face appears slightly yellow, possibly indicating jaundice. The measured jaundice value at discharge was 8.0. If jaundice leads to frequent seizures in the baby, what kind of treatment measures should be taken?
Answer
Jaundice is a common symptom in newborns, mainly categorized into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice typically appears 2-3 days after birth, reaches its peak between 4-5 days, and returns to normal within 7-10 days. Pathological jaundice may occur at any time after birth, last longer, and pose greater harm. Due to the strong liposolubility of free bilirubin, it can cross the blood-brain barrier and Intrusion brain tissue, causing bilirubin encephalopathy, leading to decreased appetite, screaming, and even seizures in the baby. In severe cases, it may trigger respiratory failure and death. Additionally, the number of cases of breastfeeding jaundice has been increasing, which may be due to factors within the mother’s body…