It is very common for newborns to have jaundice. Some jaundice does not need to be treated and will disappear automatically after a period of time, while others require medication. Many people are not clear about what ABO hemolytic jaundice is or have not even heard of it. So let's learn together which day ABO hemolytic jaundice is the highest?
The peak period of jaundice is about 5-7 days after the birth of the baby. Most newborns with ABO hemolytic jaundice take half a month to disappear. The most important thing is to see the severity of the hemolytic symptoms. If it is mild, no special treatment is needed, but blue light should be used. If the condition is severe, timely drug treatment should be carried out.
What are the causes of neonatal jaundice?
1. Physiological jaundice: It is not an exaggeration to say that physiological jaundice is experienced by every newborn. On the one hand, it is due to the excessive production of red blood cells in the body, and immature red blood cells are easily damaged. On the other hand, it is due to weak liver function, which limits the metabolism of bilirubin.
2. Breast milk jaundice: Infants who are not breastfed can develop breast milk jaundice. As long as the mother continues breastfeeding and increases milk intake, the jaundice can disappear. Only in special circumstances should breastfeeding be stopped.
3. Hemolytic jaundice: The blood type mismatch between the fetus and the mother can cause hemolytic jaundice, commonly ABO hemolysis. If the condition is severe, blood exchange treatment is necessary, and if it is mild, light therapy should be used.
4. Infectious jaundice: Both viral and bacterial infections can cause damage to liver cell function, leading to infectious jaundice.
