Patient's question:
Newborn born 8 days ago, currently suffering from jaundice, fed with 50 ml of milk every 3 hours. Last night, he started crying severely and needed to be held and comforted for a long time. He hasn't had a bowel movement for 4 days and occasionally has a few coughs and chills. His crying seems to have a nasal sound. Is it normal for the baby not to have a bowel movement for 4 days? Besides, is it possible that he has a cold?Doctor's answer:
What is the current jaundice level of the baby? Has medication been used to treat jaundice? The baby hasn't had a bowel movement for four days, which is a bit long. The baby is crying again now, and we should consider whether there might be abdominal pain. The baby has a slight cough and chills, so we can wait and see for now. The above content is the complete information for "Is it normal for a newborn to have jaundice at 8 days old?" I hope the patient can soon be free from the torment of the disease and recover quickly!