Patient's question:
After the child is born, it feels like their face looks yellow. Is this a symptom of neonatal jaundice? How should it be cared for?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice is divided into two types: physiological jaundice: light yellow limited to the face and neck or spreading to the trunk, sclera may also turn yellow, neonates are generally in good condition, no anemia, hepatosplenomegaly, normal liver function, no kernicterus pathological jaundice usually has the following characteristics: ① appears early; (2) degree severe; (3) rapid progression; (4) long duration, or regression and recurrence When severe jaundice occurs, symptoms of severe bilirubin encephalopathy may appear, such as poor responsiveness, lethargy, anorexia and increased muscle tone, followed by irritability, loud crying, difficulty breathing, arching of the back and increased muscle tone.