Patient's question:
My little baby was born not long ago, and everything was normal when I was hospitalized at the hospital. When I came back home, I noticed that the baby's skin was yellow. I consulted online, and it was said to be physiological jaundice in newborns. What are the precautions for newborns?Doctor's answer:
Pay attention to observing the whole body of jaundiced infants for symptoms such as listlessness, difficulty waking up, feeding difficulties, restlessness,, rigidity or convulsions in the upper and lower limbs, so that severe cases can be detected and treated early. Closely monitor heart rate, heart sounds, the degree of anemia, and changes in liver size to prevent and treat heart failure in the early stages. Pay attention to protecting the infant's skin, keeping the umbilical area and buttocks clean to prevent damage and infection.