Symptoms of jaundice caused by neonatal hepatitis

Symptoms of jaundice caused by neonatal hepatitis require medical attention as soon as possible, and symptomatic treatment should be taken after the cause is diagnosed. Jaundice caused by neonatal hepatitis is mostly caused by viral infection, genetic metabolic abnormalities or other liver damage, which may aggravate the condition and requires special vigilance.

1 Cause Analysis

The occurrence of neonatal hepatitis jaundice is often related to the following aspects:

1. Viral infection: Certain viruses such as cytomegalovirus, hepatitis A virus or hepatitis B virus can infect the fetus during mother-to-child transmission, damage the baby's liver, and cause jaundice.

2. Genetic metabolic problems: such as cholestasis, α1-antitrypsin deficiency, etc. Children with this disease have imperfect liver function and are prone to show bilirubin metabolism disorders after birth.

3 Liver damage diseases: Adverse factors during maternal pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes and exposure to toxic substances, may cause abnormal development of the fetal liver, which puts the fetus at high risk after birth.

4 Immune factors: Incompatibility of blood types between mother and baby, such as hemolysis caused by ABO blood type incompatibility, may further aggravate liver damage.

Solution:

When infectious causes of jaundice are suspected, a clear diagnosis should be made with the assistance of a doctor through blood tests, virology, and genetic tests, and a plan should be developed based on the jaundice level and the baby's growth status.

2 Treatment measures

1. Drug intervention: For viral infections, antiviral drugs can be used for corresponding treatment, such as anti-cytomegalovirus drugs and interferon; for diseases caused by genetic factors, fat-soluble vitamins can be supplemented.

2. Exchange transfusion therapy or phototherapy: For severe jaundice, exchange transfusion therapy can be performed to reduce the bilirubin in the blood; for mild jaundice, blue light irradiation can be used to promote the conversion and elimination of bilirubin.

3. Dietary adjustment: Pay attention to breastfeeding and try to avoid abnormal bilirubin metabolism due to insufficient feeding. For children with metabolic liver disease, the nutrition plan needs to be adjusted according to the type of genetic defect, such as low-fat or special formula milk.

3. Daily care

Because neonatal hepatitis can easily lead to chronic liver disease, parents need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions to complete follow-up visits, monitor bilirubin concentrations and liver function indicators. At the same time, avoid exposing children to toxic environments, promote moderate feeding, and support growth.

If a newborn baby has severe jaundice, such as yellowing of the skin to the legs, loss of spirit or appetite, etc., it needs to be treated immediately to avoid the increase of jaundice leading to serious consequences such as bilirubin encephalopathy. Only under the guidance of a doctor can the risk of neonatal hepatitis be effectively reduced. Please always pay attention to the liver health of your baby and see a doctor regularly.