Patient's question:
A child got infant jaundice. I was treated at a small clinic. The doctor said to buy some glucose to improve the condition, so they prescribed a lot of glucose for me. But I feel like everything is quite similar, and I suspect I was tricked by the doctor. So I want to understand what kind of glucose should be consumed for infant jaundice.Doctor's answer:
Hello, neonatal jaundice usually appears 2-3 days after birth, peaks between 5-7 days, and disappears within 10-14 days. For premature infants, it may last up to 3-4 weeks. However, if the baby is generally doing well and has a normal appetite, it is recommended to wait a few more days. If it does not improve, it may be necessary to check serum bilirubin levels at the hospital. In the meantime, you can give the baby some sugar water and expose them to sunlight more often. Glucose does indeed help reduce jaundice, so a little can be added to each drink. Once the jaundice has completely resolved, stop giving the sugar water.