Patient's question:
My son has been born for ten days, but he hasn't appeared yet because he was diagnosed with neonatal hemolytic jaundice. The doctor said it's caused by a blood type incompatibility between me and the baby. I would like to ask, how long does the treatment for neonatal hemolytic jaundice usually last?Doctor's answer:
Hemolytic conditions in newborns, usually caused by incompatible blood types, are rare. Once treatment is needed, this jaundice requires a period of treatment. If the index is too high, it will need to be treated with blue light. The treatment typically lasts for about a week. During this time, you need to cooperate with your doctor by taking some anti-yellow drugs and supplementing more water. Usually, you can return to normal within about half a month. Wishing you good health.