Why are黄疸 levels high?
In general, there are many factors that can cause high jaundice in newborns or adults. Common ones are hemolytic jaundice and non-hemolytic jaundice caused by bilirubin metabolism disorders, liver cell damage, etc. Here are the details:
Newborns:
Physiological jaundice: It is common in full-term babies, appearing within 2-3 days after birth, peaking at 4-5 days, and then gradually subsiding.
Pathological jaundice: It can manifest as yellow skin, mild scleral jaundice, etc., caused by infections, hypoxia, and other factors leading to sepsis in newborns. Timely medical treatment is required.
Adults:
Viral hepatitis: Patients may experience symptoms such as poor appetite, aversion to oil, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and darkened urine. In severe cases, it may even develop into severe hepatitis and endanger life.
Drug-induced liver injury: Long-term use of certain drugs with liver toxicity can also cause this condition, such as anti-tuberculosis drugs like isoniazid tablets and rifampicin capsules.
Alcoholism: Excessive alcohol consumption over a long period can lead to excessive accumulation of ethanol in the body, affecting normal liver function, ultimately resulting in alcoholic fatty liver and then triggering the above conditions.
Besides, it may also be caused by other diseases, such as autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, etc. It is recommended to actively seek medical attention, complete relevant examinations, and receive treatment based on the diagnosis.
