Patient's question:
Usually, after a baby has jaundice, it should disappear quickly. But my baby's index isn't looking good, yet why hasn't it gone away? What should I do? What should I do if the baby's jaundice isn't high but doesn't go away?Doctor's answer:
Infant jaundice can be divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice is a transient jaundice caused by bilirubin metabolism. It occurs 2 to 3 days after birth, reaches its peak between 4 to 6 days, and subsides between 7 to 10 days. Premature infants have continuous activity for a long time. Except for mild loss of appetite, there are no other clinical symptoms. If jaundice persists, it should be alert to the occurrence of pathological jaundice. Further investigation is needed to identify the cause.