Question
A premature baby was born on May 30, 2006, weighing 1.6 kilograms, and was immediately sent to the intensive care unit after cesarean section. Originally scheduled for discharge on June 12, but due to extravasation of infusion on June 11, leading to necrosis and inflammation of subcutaneous tissue, the baby was admitted to the ICU. Infusion and anti-inflammatory treatment began on June 14. The infant is now nearly three months old and has shown signs of recurring jaundice. Experts, besides jaundice caused by physiological anemia, should we consider the possibility of anemia as well?
Answer
Premature infants often have insufficient liver function, which cannot maintain normal serum bilirubin levels, especially during the period of physiological anemia when red blood cell destruction increases, leading to an increase in bilirubin release and subsequently causing jaundice. However, the recurrence of jaundice may also be a sign of anemia, as anemia can also lead to red blood cell damage