Patient's question:
Is it effective to drink honeysuckle tea when a baby has high jaundice? Should breastfeeding be stopped because it only became high on the 9th day, and was normal at birth? Is it effective to drink honeysuckle tea when a baby has high jaundice? Should breastfeeding be stopped because it only became high on the 9th day, and was normal at birth?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, it is preliminarily considered to be pathological jaundice. Drinking that tea hasn't helped, and besides, it's not advisable to give young children random drinks. The child cannot drink tea because their digestive system is still immature. It is recommended to provide intravenous fluids and blue light therapy to reduce jaundice. Active treatment is necessary, otherwise, if left untreated for a long time, it may lead to kernicterus, which can affect the development of the nervous system. Neonatal jaundice typically appears 2 to 3 days after birth, peaks between 4 to 6 days, and usually subsides between 7 to 10 days. The child is in good spirits and has a good appetite, with no fever, vomiting, or other adverse reactions. If the jaundice persists for a long time, reappears after subsiding, and the child's general condition is poor, it is necessary to seek medical attention.