Physiological jaundice is a common sign in newborns, caused by broken red blood cells and incomplete liver function of bilirubin metabolism. However, jaundice due to biliary atresia can cause serious complications and leave mental sequelae, even leading to death.

Pathological neonatal jaundice and the neurological sequelae of hyperbilirubinemia are no longer a problem that requires focused research. Experts clearly see that if a newborn has excessive jaundice for any reason, but if detected early, diagnosed and treated promptly, the prognosis will be very good.

Jaundice is a phenomenon of red blood cells breaking down, the liver's bilirubin metabolism function is not complete. Pathological jaundice in newborns can cause complications of kernicterus, which can cause death or leave sequelae of slow development in children. Therefore, mothers should recognize some signs to distinguish physiological neonatal jaundice from pathological jaundice.

Sunbathing for newborns to help their bodies synthesize vitamin D and prevent rickets is always believed by many parents. However, there is still a belief that sunbathing in the morning can also cure jaundice.

Jaundice in adults is not simply yellow skin but can also be yellow mucous membranes and conjunctiva. Although not a disease, jaundice is a warning symptom of liver and gallbladder diseases or other diseases that need to be monitored.

The doctor told me that my son has been jaundiced for 40 days. The total bilirubin test is 277.20 and I am taking prednisolone 5mg and colostrum milk powder as directed by the doctor. The doctor asked me how I need to monitor my baby to know if the jaundice has improved or not?

Children with pathological jaundice should be taken to pediatric hospitals for examination and treatment. Severe forms of the disease should not be ignored because if left untreated, they can cause serious complications, especially to the brain in kernicterus.

Neonatal jaundice is a condition in which the concentration of bilirubin in the blood increases too high compared to normal, penetrating the skin and connective tissues, causing yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes.

Jaundice in newborns is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. In severe cases of pathological jaundice, the baby may need to undergo neonatal blood transfusion as soon as possible. Blood transfusion will help the baby recover from jaundice and avoid serious complications, even death.

Jaundice due to increased direct bilirubin is one of the common causes of jaundice in newborns. To avoid dangerous complications, it is necessary to clearly understand the causes and treatment methods of jaundice due to increased direct bilirubin in the early stages.

Heat rash, jaundice, eczema,... are common skin diseases in newborns. Although most skin diseases in newborns are not life-threatening, parents still need to be vigilant and handle them promptly to avoid affecting the health and aesthetics of the child.