Patient's question:
My baby girl is 25 days old. The jaundice hasn't gone away yet, but it's better than before. Right now, it's only on her face, while her hands and feet are normal, so we can confirm it's not pathological jaundice. Today, I took her to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said they couldn't take a blood sample because the child is too young and it would be difficult.Doctor's answer:
For most newborns, jaundice is not a disease and is not dangerous. Babies may develop jaundice within 3 days. This is because red blood cells break down shortly after birth. When red blood cells break down, a pigment called bilirubin is produced, which makes the baby's skin yellow. Since a newborn's liver is not fully mature before 1 week, it cannot effectively eliminate bilirubin, leading to jaundice symptoms. The treatment for jaundice is a section. It's time for ultraviolet light treatment. In fact, even without treatment, the baby may recover completely within 1 week, such as when the mother and fetus have incompatible blood types, which can cause severe jaundice. This condition needs to be treated within 2 days. There are three treatment methods: