Patient's question:
My daughter seemed to develop jaundice on the second day after her birth. I noticed her face was yellow, and I will go for a follow-up check-up tomorrow. If the levels only decrease slightly and do not reach the normal range, will she need to be hospitalized for treatment? I am really afraid that my child might have some health issues. I have also looked up a lot of information about pathological jaundice.Doctor's answer:
When the amount of bilirubin in the blood is excessive, the skin appears yellow, which is known as jaundice. Jaundice that occurs during the neonatal stage is referred to as neonatal jaundice. Neonatal jaundice refers to a group of diseases caused by excessively high bilirubin levels in newborns. In severe cases, it can lead to neurological damage in newborns, resulting in bilirubin encephalopathy, which affects the intellectual development of newborns. It is a serious "hidden killer" that threatens the health of newborns. Early detection and treatment of neonatal jaundice are of extremely important significance in the field of child-rearing and improving population quality. When treating neonatal jaundice, special attention should be paid to the "three early" approach—early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment—to be proactive and prepared in advance.