Question
Will the direct bilirubin level be high in newborns with physiological jaundice?
Answer
Jaundice in infants can be classified into physiological and pathological types. If the jaundice appears after 24 hours of birth and the baby is feeding well and in good spirits, it is likely physiological jaundice. If the jaundice occurs within 24 hours of birth and is accompanied by symptoms such as crying and fussiness, it may indicate pathological jaundice.