Patient's question:
The child just born doesn't know what's wrong, there are always red spots on their body, and they are spitting up milk. Please ask, how high should the jaundice level be to be considered normal?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be physiological jaundice. In mild cases, it appears as a light yellow hue limited to the face and neck, or may extend to the torso, with the sclera also becoming yellowish. It typically resolves within 2 to 3 days, and the skin color returns to normal by the 5th to 6th day. In severe cases, jaundice may initially affect the head and then spread to the limbs, covering the entire body. Vomitus and cerebrospinal fluid may also turn yellow, with the duration lasting more than a week. In some premature infants, it may persist for up to 4 weeks, with the stool still appearing yellow and no bilirubin in the urine. It is recommended to use blue light therapy, which can be effective.