Jaundice in the new born is mainly caused by increased Bilirubin Production and decreased Bilirubin clearance. Here are the conditions which leads to neonatal Jaundice:<\/p>\n
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- When the baby is in womb, bilirubin from the baby\u2019s body is removed by the placenta. But after birth, baby\u2019s liver does this job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sometimes it may not be able to do it efficiently because of immature lever. This condition is known as\u00a0Physiological Jaundice<\/strong>, more than 50% of babies having Neonatal Jaundice is due to this condition.<\/p>\n
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- Breast- feeding Jaundice is a condition occurring when the baby does not get enough breast milk. This is more pronounced than physiological Jaundice, though the symptoms remain the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Breast-feeding Jaundice may occur in 5% to 10% of new borns.<\/p>\n
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- Breast-Milk Jaundice is a condition where in the fed milk contains certain substance that prevents the liver proteins from breaking down\u00a0bilirubin<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It is a very rare condition, occurring in just 1% to 2% of new born. Breast-feeding Jaundice and Breast- Milk Jaundice are not the same.<\/p>\n
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- Blood group incompatibility<\/a>\u00a0is also a cause leading to\u00a0Neonatal Jaundice<\/a>. In this condition the blood group of mother and baby are different. The antibodies produced by mother may destroy new born\u2019s red blood cells. This results in increased bilirubin in baby\u2019s blood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What is the treatment for Neonatal Jaundice?<\/strong><\/p>\n
The treatment for Neonatal Jaundice depends on the severity of the condition. Normal Jaundice generally gets cured within one week from birth. But if it still continues then neonatal jaundice can be cured by a \u201cPhototherapy\u201d.<\/p>\n
What is Phototherapy?<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nPhototherapy is a mechanism in which the bilirubin in the blood is eliminated using light.<\/p>\n
In phototherapy, light breaks down the bilirubin molecules into two isomeric forms: Structural isomers and Configurational\u00a0isomers<\/a>. These isomers are water soluble and thus excreted from the body.<\/p>\n
Light in the range 460-490 nm is best suitable for phototherapy. And when this light is absorbed by normal bilirubin i.e. 4Z, 15Z bilirubin, it breaks down into\u00a0configurational isomer<\/a>,\u00a0structural isomer<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0photo oxidation<\/a>\u00a0products.<\/p>\n
How is the Phototherapy procedure carried out?<\/strong><\/p>\n
In Phototherapy, the infected baby is kept in an incubator under light in warm condition. The baby will have a special eye shade to protect from light and just a diaper.<\/p>\n
The temperature in the incubator is well maintained and except mother and physicians no one else will be allowed to touch the baby.<\/p>\n
Phototherapy can be done at home with the help of\u00a0fiberoptic blanket<\/a>. This special blanket has tiny bright lights which carry out the function.<\/p>\n
Risks encountered due to high bilirubin production<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/a>If not treated at the right time, there are chances wherein the baby can develop severe complications such as<\/p>\n
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- Chronic Bilirubin\u00a0encephalopathy<\/a><\/li>\n
- Deafness<\/li>\n
- It can also cause Kernicterus, a condition wherein high bilirubin levels causes brain damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Chronic Bilirubin\u00a0encephalopathy<\/a><\/li>\n
- Blood group incompatibility<\/a>\u00a0is also a cause leading to\u00a0Neonatal Jaundice<\/a>. In this condition the blood group of mother and baby are different. The antibodies produced by mother may destroy new born\u2019s red blood cells. This results in increased bilirubin in baby\u2019s blood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Breast-Milk Jaundice is a condition where in the fed milk contains certain substance that prevents the liver proteins from breaking down\u00a0bilirubin<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Breast- feeding Jaundice is a condition occurring when the baby does not get enough breast milk. This is more pronounced than physiological Jaundice, though the symptoms remain the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n