Patient's question:
My child has been born for a week. Yesterday, when Grandma was holding him in the sun, I noticed that he was a bit yellow. It is said that jaundice in newborns is normal, but I am still very worried. Please ask: what are the causes of jaundice in newborns, and what is the treatment method that doctors recommend?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Generally speaking, the jaundice index of newborn infants is naturally higher. As long as it does not exceed 130 during the peak period after birth (around 10 days), it is considered normal.Advice: Based on what you mentioned, if the jaundice level reaches 10 on the third day after birth, hospital isolation treatment is necessary. If there are no other serious underlying conditions, phototherapy can be used for treatment.
In addition, during the treatment of neonatal jaundice, besides medication, the patient's dietary condition and mental state are also crucial. It is essential to maintain a positive mood and eat properly to avoid unnecessary interference in the complete recovery of neonatal jaundice.