Patient's question:
Your baby is 13 days old today, with high jaundice (test result 20). Yesterday, you took them to the hospital for blue light treatment. How many days does it usually take to recover? Our baby might have pathological jaundice, as the delivery was three weeks early.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Most babies will develop jaundice around 3 days after birth, which is physiological jaundice. It usually resolves in about 14 days and does not require any treatment, with a good prognosis.Advice: If jaundice appears within 24 hours after birth, if the jaundice is severe and progresses rapidly, and if it recurs after initially resolving, it may be pathological jaundice. If you are unsure about your baby's condition, it is recommended to see a doctor to avoid delaying treatment.