Question
Recently, there have been cases of neonates showing symptoms of jaundice. Parents want to know what causes neonatal jaundice?
Answer
Neonatal jaundice refers to the clinical symptom of hyperbilirubinemia in newborns due to abnormal bilirubin metabolism after birth, leading to an increased level of bilirubin in the blood and subsequently causing yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. This is one of the most common clinical issues in neonates. Neonatal jaundice is divided into physiological and pathological types. Physiological jaundice usually does not require special treatment, while pathological jaundice requires treatments such as phototherapy to reduce bilirubin levels.