Some women may find hemolytic jaundice in their fetuses during pregnancy, which is usually caused by blood type incompatibility. If the mother has type O blood and the father has type A, B, or AB blood, the child is likely to develop hemolytic jaundice. So, is hemolytic jaundice severe in babies?
The severity of hemolytic jaundice in babies depends on the specific situation. Usually, when hemolytic jaundice occurs, timely treatment can be sought, and the problem is not very serious. However, hemolytic jaundice is detected relatively late, and if left untreated, it may lead to serious consequences.
The earlier jaundice appears and progresses quickly after a child is born, the more serious the problem is. When hemolytic jaundice occurs, not only will the child's skin and sclera show yellow staining, but it will also affect the nuclear nerve cells in the brain. This not only affects the child's intelligence, but may even lead to lifelong paralysis of the baby.
Once a child develops symptoms of jaundice, it is necessary to seek medical attention immediately to confirm the type of jaundice. In pathological jaundice, it includes breast milk jaundice and hemolytic jaundice. Regardless of the type of jaundice, it should be treated as soon as possible. Usually, blue light irradiation therapy is performed in hospitals. If the treatment effect is not good, the treatment method should be changed immediately, and blood transfusion therapy can be performed at this time.
