Patient's question:
16 weeks old baby, I don't know what the situation will be, later I learned that I was sick. Please ask: What should I do if the baby's jaundice does not go away?Doctor's answer:
According to the condition explanation, it is recommended to come to the hospital's pediatric department for a follow-up visit to rule out pathological jaundice. It is suggested to be hospitalized for close observation and treatment to alleviate the condition as soon as possible. The difference between physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice is based on: physiological jaundice appears after the infant is born for 24-72 hours, with yellowing of the sclera, skin, and urine, and elevated indirect bilirubin. At this time, the infant is in good spirits, has a strong appetite, does not cry or fuss, and gradually decreases after one week, completely disappearing within two weeks. Premature infants generally recover within three weeks. Jaundice appears later and subsides earlier, which falls within the normal range of phenomena, and parents do not need to worry.