Why does neonatal jaundice recur? Is it normal for neonatal jaundice to recur?

It is normal for newborns to have jaundice. However, if the condition is not serious, the baby will gradually get better in a few days and will not recur. However, some mothers find that their children's jaundice keeps recurring. Therefore, we need to understand why newborn jaundice recurs. Is it normal for newborn jaundice to recur?

There are two main reasons for the recurrence of neonatal jaundice: First, because the primary disease that causes jaundice in children persists, jaundice has never been cured, but when the corresponding jaundice-reducing treatment is given, such as blue light, blood transfusion, or some parents give their children medicine, etc. After the jaundice-reducing treatment, the jaundice may decrease temporarily, or the child's skin yellowing will improve when seen with the naked eye, once the jaundice-reducing treatment is stopped. Because the primary disease that causes jaundice in children persists, such as jaundice caused by infection, or some children have jaundice caused by breastfeeding, as long as the infection is not cured, it will lead to a further increase in the body's bilirubin production, including as long as breastfeeding is not stopped, bilirubin will continue to be produced. Once the blue light irradiation method is stopped, the bilirubin in the child's body will be manifested on the skin, which is what we see as repeated jaundice, which is a possibility. Second, the child's jaundice has completely subsided, but it may reappear after a few days, which means that the child has relapsed into the primary disease that caused jaundice. For example, the child's jaundice has completely subsided, but an infection may have occurred again. Infection can cause jaundice, so it is the second possible cause of recurring neonatal jaundice in children.

It is abnormal for neonatal jaundice to recur repeatedly. Generally, the jaundice of normal full-term infants can be significantly subsided in about a week. If it recurs, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment in time. It is necessary to complete relevant examinations and observe the condition to clarify the specific cause of the recurrence of jaundice, and then intervene to avoid neurological sequelae. At the same time, it is necessary to regularly check bilirubin, observe the yellowing of the skin, and intervene in time. If neonatal jaundice recurs repeatedly, you need to go to the hospital for examination to see what the cause is, and then treat it under the guidance of a doctor. Generally, the bilirubin value recurs, which should not be a serious problem. It depends on the bilirubin value of the child. And it is necessary to test liver function. If the test results are within the normal range, especially the transaminase value is normal, only the bilirubin value is higher, then it should be a problem with breast milk. You can let the baby drink more water and get more sun. There is no problem with other things.

In fact, there are three types of jaundice, namely physiological, breast milk and pathological. If it is breast milk, then breastfeeding needs to be temporarily stopped. Of course, if the jaundice caused by this reason is not serious, then the mother can also breastfeed the child. If it is caused by other reasons, then even breast milk will not have a negative impact on the child. Just breastfeed the child with confidence. If it is physiological jaundice, then it will slowly disappear when the child is older. This situation does not require special treatment. Of course, if conditions permit, you can also let the child get more sun. If the child is willing to drink water, let the child drink more water, so that the child's jaundice problem can be slowly improved. If the jaundice is caused by pathological reasons, then at this time, you need to take the child to the hospital in time to find the root cause of the jaundice, and then choose the correct treatment plan to improve the jaundice.

Neonatal pathological jaundice, if it is serious, requires hospitalization and blue light treatment. The baby needs to be separated from the parents during hospitalization. Parents cannot accompany the baby at that time. This is not isolation because it is needed for treatment. Generally, the baby can be discharged after the treatment. Neonatal jaundice will appear after 2 to 3 days, and then slowly subside after 7 days, and will not exceed half a month at the latest. No isolation is required. It is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. If it does not get better for a long time, it is considered to be pathological jaundice. Go to a regular hospital for examination and follow-up in time. Usually, you should also protect your child's personal hygiene and check the growth of bacteria.