Patient's question:
Just had a baby a few days ago, and then I noticed the baby's skin was yellow, and it hasn't gone away for a long time. Then I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it needed treatment. I want to ask, if neonatal jaundice hasn't gone away after 10 days, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello! I am glad to answer your question. Neonatal jaundice refers to the condition during the neonatal period where abnormal metabolism of bilirubin leads to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood, resulting in the yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera in newborns. It is a common clinical issue in children. This condition has both physiological and pathological characteristics. Physiological jaundice usually does not require special treatment, while pathological jaundice needs to be treated with blue light and phototherapy. Currently, it is necessary to check the bilirubin level and observe the child's response.