Patient's question:
My baby girl is 25 days old. The jaundice hasn't gone away yet, but it's better than before. Currently, her face is yellow, but her hands, feet, and body are normal. It's confirmed that it's not pathological jaundice. Today, I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said they couldn't draw blood because the child is too young and it would be difficult.Doctor's answer:
For most newborns, jaundice is not a disease and is not dangerous. Infants may develop jaundice within 3 days. This is because red blood cells break down shortly after birth. When red blood cells break down, a pigment called bilirubin is produced, which makes the baby's skin turn yellow. Since a newborn's liver is not fully mature before 1 week, it cannot effectively eliminate bilirubin, leading to jaundice symptoms. The treatment for jaundice is a small section. It's time for ultraviolet light exposure. In fact, even without treatment, infants may recover completely within 1 week. For example, if the mother and fetus have incompatible blood types, this can cause severe jaundice, which requires treatment within 2 days. There are three treatment methods: