How to deal with jaundice that hasn't gone away after a baby is over a month old

Patient's question:

Just one day after birth, he/she had jaundice. Now it has been more than a month since discharge, and the jaundice hasn't subsided and is still very severe. There has been blue light treatment and medication. Wants to go yellow.

Doctor's answer:

Neonatal jaundice is common and can be divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. If jaundice persists for more than a month, it should be considered pathological jaundice. The causes of neonatal jaundice are also varied. Phototherapy and medication are symptomatic treatments, and the root cause must be identified to achieve a cure.
The causes of jaundice are complex. It is recommended to first confirm the cause and undergo a thorough examination at the hospital for the diagnosis and differentiation of jaundice. This is crucial for identifying the underlying cause and implementing systematic treatment to achieve a cure.

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