Question
The newborn experienced head compression at birth, resulting in a hematoma and elevated jaundice levels. The baby has been hospitalized for blue light therapy for five days, and the bilirubin levels have decreased after treatment. Inquire about how to handle jaundice and hematoma infection in newborns.
Answer
Jaundice in newborns can be categorized into pathological jaundice, physiological jaundice, and breastmilk jaundice. Pathological jaundice can lead to severe brain damage and requires timely blue light therapy and medication. Physiological jaundice and breastmilk jaundice generally do not require medication. Based on the description, the baby’s condition may be caused by hemolytic jaundice or infectious jaundice, and if treatment is stopped, the bilirubin levels may rise again. It is recommended to undergo further examination and treatment.