Patient's question:
My child has only been born for about ten days, but jaundice has appeared on their body. After taking some medicine, it hasn't had much effect. Due to this illness, the child has no appetite. Even if they eat, they will vomit it back up. For ten days, they haven't gained any weight at all. I want to learn about the nursing methods for newborn jaundice.Doctor's answer:
I'm happy to explain to you that neonatal jaundice is the most common clinical problem in newborns, characterized by yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera due to abnormal bilirubin metabolism, leading to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood. This condition is divided into physiological and pathological neonatal jaundice. Physiological neonatal jaundice is usually normal and does not require special treatment. The jaundice will gradually subside within about a week. Observe the child's response.