Patient's question:
I want to get my baby treated because it has been five days since her birth, and her skin looks yellow. The elders at home say it's jaundice. I want to know what the treatment methods are if a newborn has jaundice.Doctor's answer:
First, it is necessary to determine whether the neonatal jaundice is physiological or pathological. If it is physiological jaundice, treatment is usually not required, and it can resolve on its own. However, pathological jaundice requires active medical treatment, such as phototherapy and improvements in drug therapy. Regular check-ups are necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment. As long as the jaundice index can be reduced promptly, there is no issue. The main goal is to avoid severe complications such as bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus. In severe cases, blood exchange treatment may be required.