Patient's question:
The child has just been born for three days, and the jaundice is quite severe. How should neonatal jaundice be handled, and what should be paid attention to in daily life?Doctor's answer:
Jaundice is actually a very common phenomenon. High levels of bilirubin in a baby's blood cause their skin to turn yellow. Neonatal jaundice is generally divided into two types: physiological and pathological. Physiological jaundice doesn't require any intervention; it usually resolves on its own within a few days. Pathological jaundice, on the other hand, is more serious and requires blue light treatment. In most cases, it is physiological jaundice. Exposing the baby to sunlight, feeding them frequently, and ensuring they eat and poop regularly can help resolve it.