Patient's question:
The husband's nephew was born more than half a month ago. We went to see the little baby yesterday morning. The baby's face is still a bit yellow, especially around the nose and eyes. It's okay. The husband's sister and brother-in-law are still very worried, afraid it will be bad for the child. What should we do if the baby has high jaundice?Doctor's answer:
Hello, regarding the situation you mentioned, newborns usually develop jaundice within 24 hours. If preterm infants have jaundice lasting more than one month, or full-term infants have jaundice lasting more than half a month, it is considered pathological jaundice. If jaundice disappears and then reappears, it also indicates an organic disorder.If a child has elevated jaundice, you can encourage them to drink more water. You may temporarily stop breastfeeding and switch to formula feeding. Once the jaundice gradually subsides, you can resume breastfeeding. If the jaundice persists, it is recommended to seek medical treatment at a formal hospital pediatric department. Blue light therapy can be used for treatment. In severe cases, a blood transfusion may be necessary.