Question
My baby was born with neonatal jaundice, and I’m asking about the cause.
Answer
Neonatal jaundice is a common issue that can be categorized into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice does not require treatment and usually resolves on its own. Pathological jaundice, on the other hand, may be caused by factors such as incompatibility between the mother and baby’s blood types, viral infections, and liver and gallbladder diseases. Treatment involves hospitalization and includes the use of anti-jaundice medications and blue light therapy.