Patient's question:
The baby had jaundice from birth, with yellow skin, and also had a fever. The doctor said it wasn't too serious and would go away in a few days. But a week has passed, and it's still there. I want to ask the doctor how many days it usually takes for jaundice in newborns to completely disappear?Doctor's answer:
If the baby is full-term, neonatal jaundice is physiological. It usually disappears naturally within 30 days. If the baby is a premature infant or has pathological neonatal jaundice, it can last for 14 days or longer. Neonatal jaundice is usually caused by immature liver function, such as poor bilirubin excretion, poor bilirubin binding function, or excessive bilirubin production. It is recommended to pay attention to the color of the baby's stool regularly. If the stool color is abnormal, such as white, accompanied by mental depression, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination.