Patient's question:
A 1-year-old baby, who was just born a few days ago, has been exclusively breastfed. The baby's complexion is yellow, and the doctor said it's jaundice. So, what causes jaundice? What are the causes of jaundice?Doctor's answer:
The main causes of jaundice are excessive bilirubin, impaired excretion sensation, and obstacles in liver bilirubin metabolism. In newborns, the skin turns yellow visibly within two days after birth, reaching its peak between 3 to 5 days, usually recovering within about a week. It is important not to worry too much about jaundice in children and to avoid using folk remedies mentioned by older people for treatment.