What to do if children have high jaundice

What should I do if my child has high jaundice?

The effects of jaundice on infants mainly include bilirubin encephalopathy, anemia, hypovolemic shock, liver damage, failure, septic shock, etc.

1. Bilirubin encephalopathy:

Jaundice is mainly caused by increased free bilirubin in serum, which can easily pass through the blood-brain barrier and cause bilirubin encephalopathy, mental retardation, hearing impairment, dental enamel hypoplasia, etc.

2. Anemia and hypovolemic shock:

Some jaundice is related to neonatal hemolysis, which is prone to anemia. Severe hemolysis may cause hypovolemic shock, which requires careful observation and dynamic monitoring of blood routine.

3. Liver damage and failure:

Some jaundice is related to congenital biliary atresia, which can easily lead to liver damage and even severe liver failure. It is recommended to actively perform abdominal ultrasound examinations.

4. Septic shock:

Some jaundice is related to infection. In severe cases, septic shock may occur, which requires careful observation.