Patient's question:
The baby was born with very long fingernails and often scratches his face. Can I trim his nails during the postpartum period? It's been ten days now, and the baby has some physiological jaundice with a yellowish face. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the child's fingernails are long after birth, they may scratch themselves. It is necessary to trim the child's fingernails in a timely manner. If the child's complexion appears yellow, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination to rule out pathological jaundice. If it is physiological jaundice, pay more attention to observation, as it generally resolves on its own. There is no need to worry too much.The child is troubled by neonatal hemolytic disease, so parents must take the child to the hospital for immediate medical treatment to avoid blindly using small advertisements for medication. Rational medication is required. For parents, it is important to promptly monitor the child's condition and do everything possible to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.