What causes congenital jaundice?

Congenital jaundice may be related to breastfeeding, vitamin E deficiency, congenital metabolic abnormalities, abnormal bile excretion, drug factors, etc. It is recommended to seek medical attention in time, and targeted general treatment, physical therapy, and drug treatment can be given under the guidance of a doctor. The details are as follows:

1. Breastfeeding: The level of glucuronidase in breast milk is too high, which will separate glucuronic acid and bilirubin in the intestine, increase the content of unconjugated bilirubin in the intestine, and then cause jaundice. Newborns should start breastfeeding as soon as possible after birth and ensure adequate breast milk intake. For newborns with high-risk factors, such as premature infants and low birth weight infants, bilirubin levels should be monitored regularly to detect and treat jaundice early.

2. Vitamin E deficiency: When vitamin E is deficient, the cell membrane is vulnerable to the attack of oxygen free radicals, resulting in cell membrane damage and red blood cell rupture. The bilirubin released after the red blood cells rupture cannot be metabolized normally in the body, resulting in increased bilirubin levels in the blood and causing jaundice. Eat more foods rich in vitamin E, such as nuts, vegetable oils, etc. If the symptoms are severe, you can use drugs such as Yinzhihuang Oral Liquid, Yinchen Wuling Pills, and Ursodeoxycholic Acid Capsules for treatment under the doctor's advice.

3. Congenital metabolic abnormalities: It may cause a lack of certain enzymes in the liver, interfering with the metabolic process of bilirubin, leading to increased bilirubin levels in the body, thus causing jaundice. For patients whose condition is not serious and who do not have obvious discomfort symptoms, they can relieve symptoms by eating some light and easily digestible foods, such as porridge, and getting some sun exposure. If the symptoms are severe, blue light can be used to photo-oxidize unconjugated bilirubin and turn it into water-soluble bilirubin, which can be excreted through urine or bile to achieve the therapeutic effect.

4. Abnormal bile excretion: When bile duct obstruction occurs, bile cannot be excreted, and bilirubin cannot be excreted with bile, resulting in increased bilirubin levels in the blood and causing jaundice. Pregnant women should maintain good personal hygiene habits, such as washing hands and taking baths frequently, to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases. If the symptoms are severe, you can use anti-inflammatory and choleretic tablets, ursodeoxycholic acid capsules, prednisone acetate tablets and other drugs for treatment under the doctor's advice.

5. Drug factors: Certain drugs can interfere with the metabolism of bilirubin, leading to increased bilirubin concentration in the blood and causing jaundice. The relevant drugs should be discontinued immediately. If jaundice does not subside after discontinuation of the drugs, you can use drugs such as compound glycyrrhizic acid tablets, bicyclol tablets, and liver protection tablets under the guidance of a doctor.

In addition to the above reasons, it may also be caused by red blood cell enzyme defects. Appropriate sunlight exposure can help subside jaundice, but avoid sun exposure when the sun is strong.