Review of literature on neonatal jaundice

Abstract

Jaundice is the most common condition in newborn especially in the first week life. It is characterized by yellowish discoloration of the skin and mucous membrane due to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood. When Serum bilirubin levels may rise excessively, which can be lead to Kernicterus, hearing loss, developmental delays, Neurological problem in neonates? It is common in newborn there is an excessive breakdown red blood cells leading to an increase in bilirubin levels. A newborn baby liver is not fully developed so inadequate removing the bilirubin from the blood. A newborn baby is about 2 weeks old, it produced adequate processing of bilirubin. Jaundice developed shortly after birth within 24 hours in newborn.