Question
Infants born via cesarean section start showing a yellowish complexion on the third day after birth, diagnosed as jaundice by the doctor. The mother had a careful diet during pregnancy, and all prenatal examination results were normal. So, what causes pediatric jaundice?
Answer
Jaundice in premature infants usually should not exceed 7 to 10 days. If jaundice persists for more than 14 days, it may be chronic jaundice or pathological jaundice. The progression of physiological jaundice typically starts from the face and neck, gradually spreading to the chest, abdomen, and limbs, with the whites of the eyes also turning yellow. The cause of physiological jaundice is related to the metabolism of bilirubin in the infant’s body. There is a transferase in the liver memory that is responsible for eliminating excess bilirubin. After birth, this transferase needs 3 to 5 days to mature. Therefore, during this period, excess bilirubin