Patient's question:
Eleven days after the baby was born, they were hospitalized for four days on the sixth day due to high jaundice. The baby has been drinking breast milk since birth and was given formula milk during the hospital stay. They were discharged from the hospital at 4 PM yesterday and have not had a bowel movement since then. Urination is normal, and after drinking milk for about half an hour, they experience continuous hiccups. What could be the reason, doctor?Doctor's answer:
In this case, if the baby is feeding normally, sucking strongly, has a flat stomach, normal bowel movements, and burping after feeding, it may be due to air entering the gastrointestinal tract from the oral cavity. It is best to pat the baby's back to expel air before placing them in the crib.That concludes the introduction to "How to treat high jaundice in a newborn who was hospitalized for four days on the sixth and eleventh days after birth?" Finally, we wish the patient a speedy recovery and a healthy life.