Patient's question:
The child was born not long ago. Their health has never been very good. Recently, we noticed that the baby's eyes are a bit yellow. We suspect it might be jaundice. We went to the hospital for a check-up.Doctor's answer:
Hello. Neonatal jaundice refers to infants under one month old (born within 28 days). Due to the underdeveloped liver function, abnormal bilirubin metabolism leads to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood. Bilirubin deposits on the skin surface, resulting in a disease characterized by yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. This condition is very common in newborns. Clinically, approximately 85% of full-term infants and the vast majority of premature infants develop jaundice within the first week of birth. Medication can be helpful for jaundice, but since the child is very young, I recommend consulting a doctor to see how they suggest combining medication for treatment.