Patient's question:
My baby had a high jaundice level right after birth. Both his hands and body skin were yellow. How can jaundice in infants be prevented and treated?Doctor's answer:
General preventive measures for newborn jaundice: Once the child is born, increasing feeding can be effective in preventing jaundice. For treatment, probiotics for digestion are generally used. Do not worry too much. If the child has jaundice, appropriate treatment should be followed as advised by the doctor. Pay close attention to care in daily life. Patients should develop good daily habits, maintain a regular routine, avoid smoking and alcohol, and increase physical exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence of the condition.