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. Is it effective to reduce jaundice by sunbathing?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be physiological jaundice. In mild cases, jaundice appears pale yellow, limited to the face and neck, or may affect the trunk, and the sclera may also turn yellow. It usually subsides within 2 to 3 days and returns to normal skin color by the 5th to 6th day. In severe cases, jaundice similarly starts from the head and spreads 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 remaining yellow and no bilirubin in the urine. It is recommended to use blue light therapy, which can be effective.