Patient's question:
On the third day after the baby was born, there was already a slight yellowish tint on his face. Today is the eighth day of his birth, and his face looks even more yellow. His bowel movements and urine are normal every day, and he drinks over 400 milliliters of milk daily, which is a mix of breast milk and formula. Should we go to the hospital for this, or should we wait and see for a few more days?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, you should take your baby to the hospital for a bilirubin test. Pathological jaundice is characterized by the recurrence of jaundice within 24 hours after birth, or jaundice that persists for a long time after recurrence, or jaundice that reappears after fading. Physiological jaundice typically fades within 2 to 3 days in mild cases, with the skin color returning to normal by the 5th to 6th day. In severe cases, the duration can last for more than a week, especially in some premature infants, which can persist for up to 4 weeks, with yellow stools and no bilirubin in the urine.