What are the reasons for jaundice in newborns?

Patient's question:

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"Just the skin is yellow, born 15 days ago. The cause is unclear. Previous treatment history and effectiveness: no results yet. What kind of assistance is needed: How to solve this kind of situation.

Doctor's answer:

There are two types of jaundice in newborns: one is physiological jaundice, which appears 2-3 days after birth and lasts for about a week before gradually subsiding; the other is pathological jaundice, which does not subside for a long time after birth. If this is the case, you should take the baby to the hospital for a check-up to monitor the jaundice index and ensure timely yellowing resolution. Otherwise, it may lead to jaundice-induced brain disease. I don’t know if the baby’s sclera is yellow and if the color of the stool is normal.
Advice: Let the child eat more, defecate more, and drink more water. You can also take some Simiao Oral Liquid, which is used to expel jaundice.

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