Question
How to handle elevated liver function in newborns with jaundice?
Answer
If there is an increase in transaminases, be vigilant about the possibility of liver damage, which is common in pathological jaundice. Pathological jaundice requires blue light therapy for jaundice reduction. At this time, it is immediate to go to the hospital to check the cause and receive early diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, if the baby’s bilirubin levels are high, this is also a normal condition, as it belongs to neonatal jaundice and may also be physiological jaundice, which can regress later. Provide proper feeding for the baby; if this elevated liver function indicator persists after a period of time, it should be taken to the hospital to clarify the cause and receive treatment.