Patient's question:
My aunt is a teacher. She is over 30 years old now. She had a child ten years ago. Now that the two-child policy has been relaxed, she gave birth to a boy. However, after birth, it was found that the newborn had jaundice. How should newborn jaundice be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, neonatal jaundice is the increase of bilirubin, a yellow pigment, in the blood, skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. Neonatal jaundice is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice usually resolves within 5-7 days. Pathological jaundice occurs earlier. Jaundice may recur after it subsides, and the recurrence should not exceed 2 weeks at the latest. Jaundice has many causes. Except for jaundice caused by biliary atresia. Currently, blue light irradiation is the preferred treatment method.