Patient's question:
Born with jaundice, received blue light treatment in the hospital. Currently taking Yinzhihuang Granules at home for five days. Didn't take it yesterday, but the baby is more fussy than usual. Is this related to not taking the medicine? How many days should the medicine be taken?Doctor's answer:
Physiological jaundice generally does not require treatment. Early initiation of feeding after birth can facilitate the earlier excretion of meconium and establish the normal gut microbiota, thereby reducing the absorption of bilirubin from the intestine and alleviating jaundice to some extent. When a newborn has jaundice, it is important to avoid the use of sulfonamide drugs, aspirin, and drugs containing sodium benzoate, as these can increase the risk of kernicterus. In cases of red blood cell glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, many oxidative drugs (such as vitamin K3, K4, sulfonamides, and furans) should not be used. Patients with pathological jaundice should seek medical attention. In addition to treating the underlying disease, phototherapy, traditional Chinese medicine, oral phenobarbital, and caffeine, or exchange transfusion may be chosen to lower serum bilirubin levels. The treatment method should be determined by a doctor.