Patient's question:
How to distinguish between physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice in babies? The baby's sclera is yellow, there is yellow discharge from the corners of the eyes, and there are yellow spots on the inside of the mouth. The face is also slightly yellow. Currently, the baby can eat and defecate, and the stool is yellow. Three days ago, it was discoveredDoctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello, your baby was found to have some yellowish complexion and other symptoms one month after birth. It is recommended to check the bilirubin level as soon as possible.Medical Advice: Physiological jaundice usually appears 2-3 days after birth, with mild jaundice. In addition to slight decreased appetite, there are generally no other symptoms. Pathological jaundice often appears within 24 hours after birth, or the jaundice continues to worsen, or it reappears after fading. It does not subside even after three weeks. The jaundice is deeper, and in full-term infants, total bilirubin exceeds 205.2 umol/L, often accompanied by symptoms such as fever, thirst, or poor mental state.