What is the cause of recurrent jaundice in newborns?

Recurrent neonatal jaundice may be caused by breast milk jaundice, hemolytic diseases, or imperfect liver function development. For recurrent or persistent jaundice, the child should be taken to the doctor in time to identify the cause and take targeted treatment.

Neonatal jaundice can be caused by a variety of factors. Common physiological jaundice usually appears 2-3 days after birth and gradually subsides within 7-10 days. It is a normal phenomenon. However, if jaundice recurs or lasts for too long, it may indicate potential abnormalities. Breast milk jaundice is one of the common causes. Certain components of breast milk may affect the metabolism of bilirubin, but generally do not affect the health of the baby; hemolytic diseases such as ABO hemolysis or G6PD deficiency will cause bilirubin accumulation due to increased red blood cell destruction; pathological problems such as imperfect liver function or biliary atresia may also hinder the normal metabolism and excretion of bilirubin, resulting in repeated manifestations of jaundice. Genetic metabolic diseases such as Gilbert syndrome can also be potential causes and require further examination and confirmation.

Neonatal jaundice can be caused by a variety of factors. Common physiological jaundice usually appears 2-3 days after birth and gradually subsides within 7-10 days. It is a normal phenomenon. However, if jaundice recurs or lasts for too long, it may indicate potential abnormalities. Breast milk jaundice is one of the common causes. Certain components of breast milk may affect the metabolism of bilirubin, but generally do not affect the health of the baby; hemolytic diseases such as ABO hemolysis or G6PD deficiency will cause bilirubin accumulation due to increased red blood cell destruction; pathological problems such as imperfect liver function or biliary atresia may also hinder the normal metabolism and excretion of bilirubin, resulting in repeated manifestations of jaundice. Genetic metabolic diseases such as Gilbert syndrome can also be potential causes and require further examination and confirmation.

It is recommended that parents do not make their own judgments when they find that the newborn has recurrent jaundice. Instead, they should take the baby to the hospital for a comprehensive examination as soon as possible, including blood bilirubin level testing, hemolysis-related indicators and liver function tests. The treatment method should be determined according to the specific cause. Breast milk jaundice can be adjusted under the guidance of a doctor or supplementary feeding can be increased; hemolytic diseases may require blue light therapy or exchange transfusion therapy; pathological conditions such as biliary atresia may require surgical intervention. Usually, you should pay attention to the baby's mental state, diet and jaundice changes, and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment when necessary to provide the best protection for the baby's health.