Patient's question:
Medical Description: The newborn is one month old and has jaundice. What should I do? Is this common? What causes it, and what should I pay attention to in the future? Thank you.History of Previous Treatment and Effect: The newborn is one month old and has jaundice. What should I do? Is this common? What causes it, and what should I pay attention to in the future? Thank you.
Expected Help: The newborn is one month old and has jaundice. What should I do? Is this common? What causes it, and what should I pay attention to in the future? Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Neonatal breast milk jaundice is characterized by the appearance of jaundice shortly after breastfeeding, but without other systemic symptoms. The jaundice typically lasts for 3 to 4 weeks and gradually disappears by the second month, though in some cases it may persist for up to 10 weeks. If breastfeeding is stopped for 3 to 4 days during the jaundice period, the jaundice will significantly improve. If breastfeeding resumes afterward, the jaundice may not reappear.Lactobacillus tablets can be taken together. Lactobacillus tablets are a medication used to regulate the gastrointestinal microbiota. However, the medication should be taken with a half-hour interval between doses.
Additionally, during medication, it is important to ensure the child is kept warm, increase caloric intake, and prevent infections through supportive therapies to avoid worsening the jaundice.