Patient's question:
The baby was just born, but the skin is very yellow, especially on the hands and feet. After asking, I learned that this is known as neonatal jaundice, and it is said to naturally subside in a few days. It has been 5 days now, but it feels like the skin is even yellower and there are no signs of it fading. I would like to ask how to eliminate neonatal jaundice in infants?Doctor's answer:
It is very likely that jaundice is caused by bilirubin. Jaundice can be either pathological or physiological. Typically, pathological jaundice appears within 72 hours and does not subside, whereas physiological jaundice usually resolves within 5 to 7 days.For a baby in this condition, you can first give them some traditional Chinese medicine oral liquid to treat it, which may be effective. It is best to take the baby to a hospital to measure the jaundice and use medication based on the specific condition.