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Index
I. What is jaundice or Jaundice?
Jaundice or jaundice is a condition in which the skin and whiteness of a person's eyes turn yellow because there is too much bilirubin in the blood. Treatment of jaundice in newborns is very important because the baby's liver may not be perfect and may not be able to process bilirubin properly. Without proper treatment, jaundice can harm the health of the baby.
II. Causes of Jaundice in Newborns
Liver disease can cause jaundice in newborns because the liver is not able to process bilirubin properly. Liver disease may be caused by liver failure born with a baby, infection, or autoimmune disease.
The blockage of the bile duct can cause jaundice in newborns because bilirubin cannot get out of the body quickly. The blockage of the bile duct may be due to liver failure born with the baby or imperfect bile glands.
Some medications can cause jaundice in newborns because it prevents the liver from processing bilirubin well. Medications that may cause jaundice include medications to control high blood pressure, anti-inflammatory drugs, and other medications.
III. Symptoms of Jaundice in Newborns
The skin and whiteness of the eyes are yellow: One of the main signs of jaundice is the yellow skin and whiteness of the eyes. The skin and whites of the baby's eyes may appear yellower than normal when there is too much bilirubin in the blood.
Yellow in the mucosa: In addition to the yellow skin and white of the eyes, jaundice can also cause yellow in the baby's mucosa. These include yellow on the mouth, nose and vagina.
Dark urine: Babies with jaundice may release darker urine than usual. This is due to the bilirubin that accumulates in the blood.
White faeces: In addition to dark urine, babies with jaundice may also produce whiter-than-usual faeces. This is due to the lack of pigment in the faeces caused by bilirubin that accumulates in the blood.
IV. Phototherapy as a Treatment Option for Jaundice in newborns
How phototherapy functions: Phototherapy refers to treatment using light rays targeted at the baby's skin. This helps break down the bilirubin in the baby's blood into components that are more easily removed from the body through urine and faeces.
Advantages of phototherapy: Phototherapy is a safe and effective treatment for jaundice in newborns. It is also a quick treatment as it can lower the level of bilirubin in the blood in just a few hours.
Use of phototherapy: Phototherapy can be done in a hospital or at home. In the hospital, the baby will be placed under a special phototherapy lamp and will be worn with clothes protected from light rays. At home, parents can use phototherapy lamps rented or borrowed from the hospital. Babies will also be dressed in clothes protected from the rays of light.
V. Alternative Treatment Options for Jaundice in Newborns
Alternative treatment options for jaundice in newborns:
Medications to improve liver function: Medications can be used to improve liver function and assist in the processing of bilirubin in the blood. However, these medications may not be suitable for all infants and may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In addition, these drugs may also not be as effective as phototherapy in treating jaundice in newborns.
Surgery to remove the blockage of the bile duct: Surgery can be used to remove the blockage of the bile duct that causes jaundice in newborns. However, surgery is an inappropriate treatment for all infants and can contain risks such as injury, blood shortage, infection and death. In addition, surgery is also a more expensive and lengthy treatment than phototherapy.
Blood transfusions: Blood transfusions can be used to replace blood contaminated by bilirubin with fresh blood. However, blood transfusions are a treatment that is not suitable for all infants and can contain risks such as allergic reactions. Blood transfusions can also cause anxiety in parents as they are an inappropriate treatment for all infants and can contain unavoidable risks. In addition, parents also need to attend many blood transfusion sessions that take a long time and incur high costs.
Blood transfusions can also cause harm to infants as they are an inappropriate treatment for all infants and can contain unavoidable risks. In addition, blood transfusions may also not be as effective as phototherapy in treating jaundice in newborns.
VI. Conclusion
The effectiveness of phototherapy in the treatment of jaundice in newborns: Phototherapy is the most effective treatment for jaundice in newborns. It is able to lower the level of bilirubin in the blood in just a few hours and can be done in a hospital or at home. In addition, phototherapy is also safe and does not contain high risks.
The importance of seeking medical treatment for jaundice in newborns: Although jaundice in newborns usually goes away on its own in a few days or weeks, it is still important to seek medical attention. This is because high levels of bilirubin in the blood can cause brain damage to the baby which can affect his physical and mental development. Therefore, parents should immediately seek treatment with phototherapy or other options recommended by a doctor in order to avoid undesirable risks.
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