Question
My child was diagnosed with neonatal jaundice less than a month after birth and has developed severe anemia since coming home. I don’t know what treatment methods are available?
Answer
The treatment principle for neonatal jaundice is to correct anemia, prevent heart failure, lower serum bilirubin levels, and prevent the occurrence of bilirubin encephalopathy. Treatments such as phototherapy and blood exchange therapy can be used. In addition to treating anemia, supplementation with albumin and correction of acidosis may be necessary. In severe cases of anemia, blood transfusion may be required. The hospital where you are treated uses regular treatment methods, and the incidence of neonatal jaundice is relatively high. There is no need to worry; it is not a rare disease. Neonatal jaundice-induced jaundice is not horrible, but its complications - bilirubin encephalopathy, can be very serious. However, if treated promptly and controlled within the warning period, the prognosis is still good.