Question
What are the causes of neonatal jaundice?
Answer
Neonates typically start showing jaundice within two to three days after birth, which is a normal occurrence that usually resolves on its own after some time. Causes of neonatal jaundice include breast milk jaundice, which may be due to hormones in breast milk that inhibit the breakdown and metabolism of bilirubin in the neonate’s body, leading to the symptoms of jaundice.