Patient's question:
Female, 31 years old, her child was born recently, and she discovered that she has jaundice. Please ask: How to treat jaundice in a child who was born half a month ago?Doctor's answer:
Light cases will fade within 2 to 3 days, and the skin color will return to normal by the 5th to 6th day. In severe cases, jaundice can spread from the head to the feet, covering the entire body. The vomit and cerebrospinal fluid may also turn yellow, with the duration lasting more than a week. In some premature infants, it may persist for up to 4 weeks, with the stool still remaining yellow and no bilirubin detected in the urine. Close observation is required, and blue light treatment may be necessary if needed. Regular follow-up is important, and in most cases, the condition will resolve on its own within half a month.