What symptom does neonatal jaundice have?

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Neonatal jaundice we have heard of it, especially in families with newborns. Newborn has a certain immunity at birth, but after a few days this immunity will be reduced, some babies will appear jaundice symptoms. Many young baby mothers do not understand the symptoms of jaundice, so that there is no timely discovery. So what are the obvious symptoms of neonatal jaundice? Now let's talk about it.

What symptom does neonatal jaundice have?

Physiological jaundice appeared in 2-3 days after birth, most obvious in 4-5 days, and subsided naturally in 7-10 days. The general condition is good. The jaundice of immature infants may be severe, lasting for 2-3 weeks. The serum bilirubin content of mature infants is less than 12 mg, while that of immature infants is less than 15 mg and more than 5 mg. Jaundice and severe jaundice should be considered as abnormal, and the cause should be further investigated.

Hemolysis is caused by ABO or Rh blood group incompatibility between mother and infant. Jaundice appears early and severe, often accompanied by anemia, edema and hepatosplenomegaly. The diagnosis can be made by checking the blood type of parents and children, the specific antibody in maternal blood and the content of bilirubin in children.

Jaundice appeared 1-2 weeks after birth, with progressive aggravation. The liver was swollen and hard, the urine was dark, the feces were gray and clay like, and the blood bilirubin (Zhiying bilirubin) was increased.

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The above neonatal jaundice symptoms, I hope you can understand after reading. Generally, neonatal jaundice is physiological, after a period of time symptoms will naturally subside. But some baby's jaundice is pathological, after a period of time symptoms can not subside, then we have to go to the hospital to seek the help of child care experts.