Patient's question:
Tianjin condition description: My child was just born 7 days ago, and the baby's eyes are already yellow. The day before yesterday, the complexion was just slightly yellow. Treatment history and effectiveness: The doctor saw today and said that blue light therapy is needed. What kind of help do you expect: I hope to understand whether it is serious.Doctor's answer:
A baby develops jaundice in their eyes and yellow complexion at 7 days old, which could be physiological jaundice. More than half of newborns start showing jaundice 2-3 days after birth. Full-term infants typically recover within 2 weeks, while premature infants may take 3-4 weeks. Severe physiological jaundice in premature infants should be treated to prevent kernicterus. Consider pathological jaundice if the following conditions are present: early onset (within 24 hours after birth), severe degree, rapid worsening, prolonged duration, reappearance after fading, or progressive worsening. It is recommended to have blood tests for serum bilirubin and conjugated bilirubin, followed by necessary treatment.