Patient's question:
My friend's child was born this year, and they are very cute. The mother's milk supply is also very good. However, the child has been looking yellow for quite some time. When they went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said it was a problem with jaundice. But it has been two months and it hasn't gone away yet. The family is very worried about the child's health.Could you please ask the doctor what to do if a newborn's jaundice hasn't gone away after two months?
Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice can be either pathological or physiological. Physiological jaundice does not require special treatment and can resolve on its own. Pathological jaundice, however, requires identifying the cause and treatment to prevent serious complications. First, follow the doctor's prescription to address the issue, while also providing plenty of fluids or adding glucose, or diluting the formula. If the jaundice does not improve after another week, it may be necessary to consider the possibility of liver or biliary tract problems in the newborn. At that time, seek follow-up care in the pediatric department. Wishing you good health.