Patient's question:
The baby was just born not long ago, and it looks a little jaundiced. I went to the hospital and had the doctor check it. They found a slight bit of jaundice and recommended that I let the baby get more sun at home. I'd like to ask, how long should the baby be exposed to the sun in one session?Doctor's answer:
Jaundice can be physiological or pathological. Pathological jaundice appears earlier and has more severe symptoms. The baby may show signs such as lethargy, difficulty waking up, and refusal to feed. Blood tests or transcutaneous bilirubin measurement are needed for confirmation. Pathological jaundice requires hospitalization for treatment, including oral jaundice-reducing medication combined with blue light therapy. Appropriate probiotics should be added. Sunlight exposure should also be increased. There is no standard duration for sun exposure, but it is usually recommended to sunbathe for about half an hour.