Patient's question:
My little baby was born not long ago. When I was hospitalized in the hospital, everything was normal. When I came back home, I found that the baby's skin was yellow. I consulted online, and it was said to be physiological jaundice in newborns. What are the precautions for newborns?Doctor's answer:
Pay attention to observe the whole body symptoms of jaundiced infants, such as listlessness, difficulty waking up, poor suckling, restlessness,, rigidity or convulsions of limbs, so as to detect severe cases early and provide timely treatment. Closely monitor heart rate, heart sound, degree of anemia, and changes in liver size to prevent and treat heart failure in the early stage. Pay attention to protecting the infant's skin, keeping the umbilical area and buttocks clean to prevent damage and infection.