
Unveiling Neonatal Jaundice: Understanding Hyperbilirubinemia in Newborns
Neonatal jaundice, clinically known as hyperbilirubinemia, frequently occurs in newborn infants, characterized by a yellowish tint to the skin and the sclerae (whites of the eyes). This condition arises from elevated bilirubin levels, a yellow substance formed during the breakdown of red blood cells. Typically, the liver is responsible for processing bilirubin and excreting it…