Patient's question:
My baby; just born ten days ago;; now has yellow skin;; yellow eyes;; also has a lot of yellow eye discharge; the eye discharge is also yellow.Previous treatment and effectiveness: The doctor said I should go to the children's hospital for assistance.
Current situation: My wife hasn't reached the full moon yet;; so we can't go.
Hello; what can't we do;; what should we do next;; thank you
Doctor's answer:
It could be jaundice. Among them, there is a type of jaundice called infant jaundice. Neonatal physiological jaundice is a phenomenon unique to the neonatal period. Due to the low oxygen environment in the womb, red blood cells in the fetus evolve excessively, and most of these red blood cells are immature and easily destroyed. After birth, this leads to an overproduction of bilirubin, which is about twice that of adults. On the other hand, the immature liver function in newborns limits the decomposition and metabolism of bilirubin, which can cause newborns to experience jaundice again for a period of time.Recommendation: It is important to seek medical attention promptly to determine whether the jaundice is physiological or pathological, and to pay attention to proper care.