Patient's question:
Born 2 days later, jaundice appeared. On the 4th and 5th days, blue light treatment reduced jaundice to 13.1. On the 7th day, it rose to around 15.Doctor's answer:
The liver enzyme system of newborns is not yet fully developed, so the bilirubin they produce cannot be converted in a timely manner. Additionally, the sterile intestines of newborns can also affect bilirubin metabolism. The combined result of these factors leads to an increase in bilirubin in the newborn's blood, causing jaundice. Since this is only a temporary phenomenon, it is called physiological jaundice. If the child is affected by newborn diseases, the mother must take the child to a doctor immediately for treatment to avoid blindly using medication to alleviate symptoms. For parents, it is important to closely observe changes in the child's symptoms and do their best to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.