Is there a relationship between high jaundice in babies and liver function?

It is not possible to generalize about the relationship between high jaundice and liver function. Hemolytic jaundice or obstructive jaundice is usually not related to liver function, but hepatocellular jaundice or congenital non-hemolytic jaundice is related to liver function to a certain extent. Jaundice is a condition that causes an abnormal yellowing of the skin, sclera, and mucous membranes. In young babies, jaundice can be caused by a variety of factors, including hemolytic jaundice, congenital non-hemolytic jaundice, obstructive jaundice, and hepatocellular jaundice. Hemolytic jaundice is not directly related to liver function because it is caused by excessive hemolysis. Obstructive jaundice is caused by lesions within the bile ducts or in the tissues surrounding the bile ducts that block the flow of bile, and is generally not related to liver function. Congenital non-hemolytic jaundice is caused by a defect in the liver’s uptake of unconjugated bilirubin and is closely related to liver function. In conclusion, parents should seek prompt medical attention if they notice abnormal symptoms of jaundice in their babies.