Jaundice means yellowing of the skin and body fibers, a color that is most noticeable in the skin or whites of the eyes. About half of all normal newborns have jaundice.
Causes of neonatal pelvis
In the first few days after birth, your baby's liver does not work as well as it does later, so there is a tendency for bilirubin to build up in the blood, causing white matter in the skin and whites of the eyes. Pilahat is created.
(Bilirubin is a pigment that is present inside red blood cells and as these cells change their place, this substance is naturally released.) In newborns, red blood cells are more than they need. Yes, when these extra red blood cells break down, they release bilirubin.
Which children are more likely to have jaundice?
Health experts say babies born prematurely are more likely to have jaundice, as well as newborns with a urinary tract infection, then babies whose blood type is different from their mother's. Differently, its blood cells can break down more quickly, leading to jaundice.
Is Jaundice Harmful to Newborns?
Jaundice is not harmful to most young children, but high levels of bilirubin, which do not pass through the liver, can lead to hearing problems and brain damage.
Babies with liver disease at an early age appear to be healthy, but high levels of bilirubin can cause digestive and liver problems in children, for which digestive and liver specialists It is important to see a doctor.
Treatment of jaundice in newborns
For mild jaundice in the first week, there is no treatment other than fluids. It is very important for the newborn to have a good amount of water in his body, because a slight dehydration often makes jaundice worse.
Moderate jaundice is treated in such a way that the child is exposed to the naked body (with a protective mask over the eyes) under a bright light or blue light, this is called phototherapy and this treatment is considered safe in many ways. Yes, the light of phototherapy lightens jaundice by breaking down the bilirubin in the skin.
Medical experts say that it is not advisable to keep the baby in the sun without supervision as it can be harmful and can burn the baby's skin.
This research is published by Fact Sheet under Public Information.
