Patient's question:
My baby is a premature child. 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 is the normal level of jaundice for babies?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be physiological jaundice. In mild cases, it 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 can start from the head and spread to the feet, affecting 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 remaining yellow and no bilirubin in the urine. It is recommended to use blue light therapy, which can be effective.