Patient's question:
My baby just turned 6 days old. Before discharge, a thorough check-up revealed slightly elevated jaundice. The doctor prescribed Yin Chen Granules and Bifidobacterium Bifidum Tablets. Does it interfere with baby oil? Just started taking it for one day. The baby has been having runny poop. Does it affect the baby?Doctor's answer:
Yin Zhi Huang Granules are a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine granules for treating mild pathological jaundice in newborns. As the saying goes, "all medicines have side effects," and this is especially true for newborns. Therefore, it is crucial to take them in the prescribed dosage. Excessive intake can affect liver and kidney function. While a single instance of overuse may not be too serious, it is important to ensure adequate sun exposure, as the primary way to reduce jaundice is by excreting conjugated bilirubin through urine and feces, with feces accounting for 80% of the excretion. Therefore, an increase in bowel movements after taking Yin Zhi Huang Granules is beneficial for jaundice reduction. Additionally, the child must maintain good milk intake—more intake leads to more bowel movements, which in turn accelerates jaundice clearance. Monitor the jaundice levels closely, as rapidly increasing values may require further intervention.