Question
A one-month-old baby’s jaundice has basically subsided, but currently, the baby is experiencing persistent abdominal distension and crying. Is this condition related to the previous jaundice? How should parents handle their baby’s jaundice and abdominal distension issues?
Answer
Hemolytic jaundice often accompanies anemia, liver and spleen enlargement, bleeding spots, edema, and heart failure. Infections can lead to infectious jaundice, which is often accompanied by fever and symptoms of infection. Obstructive jaundice may be associated with liver enlargement, pale stools, and dark urine. Although these types of jaundice can cause some degree of abdominal distension, if the jaundice symptoms have subsided but the abdominal distension and crying persist, it may be due to other causes. It is recommended that parents take their baby to the hospital for a detailed examination to receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment.