Patient's question:
My daughter just turned three days old, and I haven't been paying attention to the fact that she has jaundice. Today, I went to the hospital, and her jaundice index was 21 and 24. It's all my fault for not knowing how to take care of the child. I don't know what to do. Please help the doctor, how can I reduce the jaundice index a bit?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice. First, consider if it is physiological jaundice. As long as it is not severe, it can usually disappear completely within 2 weeks. If the jaundice is more severe or persists without resolving, it is pathological jaundice. Hospital treatment is required if there are no other complications. The symptoms you described should be physiological jaundice. Pay attention to keeping the newborn warm. Feed appropriately and slightly earlier. Provide sufficient water and energy. Promote early passage of meconium to reduce enterohepatic circulation of bilirubin, which can alleviate the severity of physiological jaundice. Wishing you good health!