Patient's question:
Child was 30 days old. After birth, they were hospitalized due to jaundice. They underwent blue light treatment and took medication. Later, the jaundice disappeared, and they were discharged. After discharge, they were breastfed. A week later, the child's feet swelled. What could be the reason? Urgent, urgent!Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice refers to the condition during the neonatal period where abnormal bilirubin metabolism leads to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood. The occurrence of jaundice in the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera is the most common clinical issue in newborns. This condition can be divided into two major categories: physiological and pathological. Physiological jaundice is a temporary condition caused solely by the characteristics of bilirubin metabolism. It typically occurs 2-3 days after birth, peaks between 4-6 days, and resolves within 7-10 days. In premature infants, the duration is longer. Apart from mild anorexia, there are no other clinical symptoms. Neonatal jaundice generally does not cause lower limb swelling and requires further investigation to determine the underlying cause.