Neonatal Jaundice

📖What is Neonatal Jaundice?

Neonatal jaundice is a common condition in newborns characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to elevated levels of bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. It occurs because a newborn's liver is often not yet mature enough to efficiently process and eliminate bilirubin in the first days of life, and because newborns naturally have a higher red blood cell turnover than adults. While most cases are mild and resolve on their own within one to two weeks, significantly elevated bilirubin levels can, in rare cases, cause serious brain damage if not identified and treated promptly.

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