Patient's question:
The jaundice on my face hasn't gone away, and I'm very anxious. I want to ask if there are any methods to make the jaundice disappear quickly? Thank you for any assistance you can provide: Quickly fill in jaundice...Doctor's answer:
Newborns may experience skin jaundice again within the first week after birth, which is caused by the deposition of bilirubin in the skin. This medical condition is known as neonatal jaundice. Newborns may develop jaundice due to an excess of red blood cells in their blood, which are short-lived and easily destroyed, leading to the production of excessive bilirubin. On the other hand, the immature liver function in newborns restricts the metabolism of bilirubin, contributing to the recurrence of jaundice. The recurrence of jaundice in newborns can be either physiological or pathological. If it is physiological jaundice, it does not require special treatment and will resolve on its own. Pathological jaundice is caused by diseases that disrupt the metabolism of bilirubin. It occurs during specific periods in newborns, making it appear milder than physiological jaundice and easily confused with it. Pathological jaundice is divided into infectious and non-infectious types. Infectious jaundice can be caused by bacterial and other pathogen infections, such as viruses, syphilis spirochetes, and toxoplasmosis. Non-infectious jaundice includes hemolytic jaundice, biliary atresia, and hereditary diseases. In addition to physiological and pathological jaundice, there is another type of neonatal jaundice called breast milk jaundice. Its characteristics include: a higher degree of jaundice than physiological jaundice, a longer duration of jaundice, which can last for up to three months. However, the infant is generally in good health, and no other causes of jaundice can be identified. The jaundice level rises significantly three days after stopping breastfeeding. Breast milk jaundice is related to the reabsorption of bilirubin in the intestines. Breast milk jaundice generally does not lead to bilirubin encephalopathy. However, it is important to note: to diagnose breast milk jaundice, pathological jaundice must first be ruled out.Advice on Other Treatments for Jaundice
1. External Treatment Methods
(1) Grind 10 grams of sweet into powder and snuff it several times a day. The jaundice will resolve once the yellow fluid stops flowing.
(2) Crush a handful of Artemisia scoparia and a piece of fresh ginger, and apply it to the chest and limbs.
2. Acupuncture Therapy
Needles are applied to points such as Zhangmen, Taichong, Sipushu, Ganshu, Laogong, and Jizhong. If the infant is lethargic and weak in the limbs, moxibustion can be applied to the Sanli.
3. Dietary Therapy
(1) Chicken bone grass decoction with red dates: Boil 60 grams of chicken bone grass and 8 red dates in water and drink as tea. Suitable for yang jaundice and acute jaundice.
(2) Tiexuan grass decoction with pork liver: Boil 60 grams of tiexuan grass and 50 grams of pork liver in water and drink. Suitable for yang jaundice and acute jaundice.
(3) Salvia miltiorrhiza and Ganoderma lucidum decoction with frogs: Boil 30 grams of salvia miltiorrhiza, 15 grams of Ganoderma lucidum, and 250 grams of frogs (toads) in water. Peel and clean the frogs, cook them with the herbs, season with salt, and drink the soup while eating the meat. Suitable for yin jaundice.
4. Prevention and Adjustment
Maintain a balanced diet, avoid alcohol, and do not consume unclean or excessively spicy, greasy, or sweet foods. Jaundice patients should rest and keep a calm mood, with a diet that is light and easy to digest. Once jaundice is detected, isolate the patient for treatment, and disinfect their utensils and belongings. Dispose of their waste properly or sterilize it with bleach. After jaundice resolves, do not stop treatment immediately. Follow the condition carefully and continue treatment to prevent recurrence.