Patient's question:
Does newborn jaundice cause crying? The baby has been urinating yellow since birth. Jaundice has not subsided after 11 days. There are no other symptoms. Is it normal?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Neonatal jaundice is the most common clinical problem in newborns. It is characterized by yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera due to abnormal bilirubin metabolism, leading to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood. This condition is divided into physiological and pathological. Physiological jaundice refers to transient jaundice caused solely by the characteristics of bilirubin metabolism. It occurs 2-3 days after birth, peaks on days 4-6, and reaches its lowest point on days 7-10. Based on the current situation, it is highly likely to consider physiological jaundice. No special treatment is required. Only bilirubin level checks are needed. Crying in children is a non-specific.