Patient's question:
My baby is a premature child, and I was very worried about the child's condition from the beginning. Recently, the child has been experiencing a series of issues, and I am very concerned, afraid that the child's condition will worsen. Could you please explain why the child walks with a limp?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this situation may be caused by prolonged travel time and poor sitting posture, or a lack of certain trace elements in the child. It is recommended to have the child checked for blood biochemistry to see if they are deficient in any trace elements. Additionally, it is advisable to cultivate good sitting posture in the child and avoid maintaining the same posture for extended periods.Your child's condition may be physiological jaundice. In mild cases, it appears pale yellow, limited to the face and neck, or may affect the trunk, with sclera also becoming yellowish. It usually resolves within 2 to 3 days, and the skin color returns to normal by the 5th or 6th day. In severe cases, jaundice may start from the head and spread to the feet, affecting the entire body. Vomiting 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.