What is the normal value of bilirubin in newborns?

The physical health of newborns is very important, and there will be an obvious manifestation in the body's constitution after birth, which is the level of bilirubin. The health of the newborn can be directly observed from this performance. What is the normal value of bilirubin in newborns? Many people don’t understand this issue, and I hope everyone can learn about it.

The serum bilirubin level is higher than normal by 2 mg/dl but less than 12 mg/dl. If your child's jaundice falls into this category, parents don't need to worry. Newborn jaundice may be physiological or pathological. Although both manifest as jaundice, there are differences between the two. The degree of jaundice is generally not severe, the skin color is light yellow, and jaundice is often limited to the face and upper body. When jaundice occurs, the child's general condition is good, with normal body temperature, normal appetite, normal color of urine and feces, and normal growth and development.

High bilirubin, also known as high jaundice, is an indicator of liver function. When bilirubin is high, transaminase is also high. There are many factors that lead to high jaundice:

1. Caused by chronic liver disease. If this is the cause, it is recommended that you get tested for hepatitis A, B, and C.

2. Caused by diseases of the biliary system such as cholecystitis, gallstones, etc. You need to do relevant B-ultrasound examinations, etc.

3. Caused by congenital and anemia conditions. If this is the case, it should have happened frequently when we were young. It won’t happen now. It is best to do a routine blood test.

4. Liver damage caused by drugs. If this is the case, please go to the hospital for examination or treatment in time and do not delay too long.

The above is an explanation of the normal value of bilirubin in newborns. The effect of bilirubin is very obvious, but if it exceeds the standard value of the body, it indicates that the body has symptoms of disease and requires further observation and treatment. Therefore, parents must pay attention to this hormone indicator issue.