Patient's question:
My baby is now over ten days old. His complexion is particularly yellow, and his eyes are also yellow. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said it was due to high jaundice. So, I would like to ask what could be the reason for the newborn's high jaundice?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Generally speaking, physiological jaundice gradually disappears when the baby is seven to ten days old. Pathological jaundice is mainly caused by excessive bilirubin production. In such cases, it is necessary to seek medical treatment promptly. Typically, blue light therapy is required to reduce jaundice, along with oral medication to help alleviate it. I hope the above answer is helpful to everyone.