What is jaundice?
Jaundice is a common clinical symptom, which refers to elevated levels of bilirubin in the human body, leading to yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes and other phenomena. Neonatal jaundice refers to jaundice that appears within one week after birth and usually lasts for 1-2 weeks. Because the liver function of newborns is relatively weak, and the hemoglobin metabolism of newborns is relatively fast, the synthesis, transport and excretion functions of bilirubin are different from those of adults, so they are prone to jaundice.
What level of jaundice is normal?
The neonatal jaundice value is judged based on age and bilirubin level. The severity of the child\’s jaundice can be understood through examination. Under normal circumstances, neonatal jaundice levels will gradually decrease with age. Generally speaking, when the jaundice value of newborns is 1-3 days old, the jaundice value is within the normal range of 100-150 μmol/L; when the newborn is 3-5 days old, the jaundice value is within the normal range of 200-250 μmol/L; when the newborn is 5 days old, the jaundice value is within the normal range. At -7 days, the jaundice value is within the normal range of 250-300 μmol/L. If it exceeds this range, timely measures need to be taken.
Factors affecting jaundice value
There are many factors that affect neonatal jaundice levels. The main ones include: baby\’s age, birth weight, mother\’s blood type, pH and bile pigment value of amniotic fluid during fetal period, etc. In addition, some diseases can also cause neonatal jaundice, such as neonatal hemolytic disease, neonatal hepatitis, etc. Therefore, when a child is found to have jaundice, he cannot blindly deal with it on his own. It is best to go to the hospital for examination.
How to prevent and treat neonatal jaundice?
To prevent neonatal jaundice, we must first ensure the health of mother and baby. During pregnancy, mothers should insist on physical exercise, maintain a good mentality and nutrition, and avoid bad habits such as smoking, drinking, and drugs. Breastfeeding should be ensured after delivery to promote healthy growth of the baby. If your child is found to have jaundice, phototherapy can be used. Phototherapy can enhance the sensitivity of bilirubin to light, promote bilirubin metabolism and excretion, and reduce serum bilirubin levels. At the same time, drug treatment and traditional Chinese medicine treatment can also be carried out.
Summary
Neonatal jaundice is a common clinical symptom that requires everyone\’s attention. By understanding the relationship between neonatal jaundice value and age, the child\’s jaundice can be detected in time and active measures can be taken for treatment. At the same time, we must pay attention to prevention, ensure the health of mothers and infants, and promote the healthy growth of children.
