Treatment and Precautions for Newborn ABO Hemolytic Disease

How to Handle Newborn Diarrhea

If a baby cries and fusses at regular intervals with abdominal swelling, it might be due to colic. Parents can rub the baby’s stomach to relieve discomfort and ensure warmth. If the situation does not improve, it is advisable to seek professional medical assistance.

Newborn jaundice refers to a condition where elevated bilirubin levels cause the skin and mucous membranes to turn yellow. In this case, the baby was found to have a bilirubin level of 12.9 mg/dl on the fifth day after birth. The asker was not informed about the specific treatment the doctor performed, but was instructed to buy a probiotic medicine to feed the child at home. The baby’s feeding and energy levels have remained good, but now, after 20 days, there is still no improvement. The question is whether immediate medical attention is needed.

My child just gave birth, and the doctor said the bilirubin levels are a bit high. I’m a bit worried about his jaundice affecting his health. Some people say that more sun exposure can help it improve.

Newborn sleepiness may be related to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in newborns, which requires a comprehensive judgment based on delivery conditions, body temperature, clinical symptoms, and relevant examinations.

Abdominal bloating may be caused by indigestion, abdominal pain, or gastrointestinal dysfunction. In addition to medication, acupuncture can be used for selected acupoints such as Shutian, Zhongwan, and Diaokou, with good therapeutic effects. Frequent farting indicates poor digestion in children, as when digestion is poor, bacteria in the intestines will ferment more food residue to produce gas, leading to frequent farting. Feeding some digestive juices can help, such as the ‘Happily Eat’ digestive juice. If the child is breastfed, the nursing mother should pay attention to eating light and non-greasy foods to avoid increasing the child’s digestive burden.

What should I do about night sweats and drooling in my child?

Night sweats and frequent colds in children may be caused by physiological hyperhidrosis or calcium deficiency.

For the past two days, I’ve been coughing twice every night, for about an hour, with each cough lasting two to three times. Other times, I’m fine until dawn. How should I treat this condition and what were the previous treatments and their effects?