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 had a series of symptoms, and I am very concerned, afraid that the condition will worsen. What are the symptoms of infant jaundice?Doctor's answer:
Physiological jaundice is mild in cases where jaundice first appears on the face and neck, then spreads to the trunk and limbs. It is generally slightly yellow, with mild scleral jaundice but no yellowing of the palms and soles. It usually subsides within 2 to 3 days, and the skin color returns to normal 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 until the 4th week. The color of urine and stool is normal, and no bilirubin is detected in the urine. Very pale or grayish-white stools and dark urine suggest neonatal hepatitis or biliary atresia.