Question
Can neonatal hemolytic disease heal itself?
Answer
Neonatal hemolytic disease is mainly caused by incompatibility between the blood types of the parents, such as when the mother has type O blood and the father has a non-O blood type. Mild cases of early hemolytic disease can heal on their own. The principle of treatment for spontaneous recovery is to correct anemia, reduce serum bilirubin levels, prevent heart failure, and avoid the occurrence of bilirubin encephalopathy. When serum bilirubin exceeds the phototherapy standard, timely phototherapy should be implemented. In addition, medication and dialysis therapy can also be used for treatment.