Patient's question:
My newborn developed a low fever three days after birth, with a temperature of 37.2 degrees. I suspected it was caused by the air conditioner. After giving them water, their body temperature returned to normal. On the fourth day, their skin became very yellow, and after consulting with the pediatrician, it was considered physiological jaundice. On the fifth day in the morning, they had a muscle twitch, but the doctor did not treat it.Doctor's answer:
If jaundice is physiological, it is generally not necessary to treat it. Because physiological jaundice is self-limiting. However, if jaundice is pathological, the most important thing is to take it seriously and seek medical treatment promptly.Physiological jaundice: In full-term infants, jaundice appears 2-3 days after birth, peaks on days 4-5, and disappears between days 5-7. However, it should not persist beyond 2 weeks.
Pathological jaundice: Appears too early: In full-term infants, within 24 hours after birth; in premature infants, within 48 hours after birth.