Multiple organs injury by neonatal hyperbilirubinemia

Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is one of the major causes of neonatal hospitalization, which is common in the early stage of the newborn and is characterized by skin and sclera yellow staining.The levels of serum total bilirubin and unconjugated bilirubin increased greatly in children, which may damage the brain function, kidney function, hearing and heart function of the newborn, even cause death.Research has found that hyperbilirubinemia can damage the brain nerve, hearing, kidney and heart of the newborn.The damage degree of target organs is positively related to serum bilirubin level.This article reviews the adverse effects of hyperbilirubinemia on newborns. Key words: Hyperbilirubinemia; Neonate