Causes of Neonatal Jaundice

Neonatal jaundice is common in 60% of full-term infants and 80% of premature infants, primarily related to the characteristics of bilirubin metabolism, including increased production, insufficient uptake, poor binding ability, defective excretion, and increased enterohepatic circulation.
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Causes of Neonatal Jaundice

Neonatal jaundice is caused by abnormal bilirubin metabolism, leading to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood and resulting in yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. It is one of the most common issues in neonates, categorized into physiological and pathological types. Physiological jaundice usually requires no special treatment, while pathological jaundice may necessitate blue light therapy to facilitate bilirubin reduction.
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