Patient's question:
The child's skin was slightly yellowish at birth, didn't drink much milk, and mostly liked to sleep. The nurse said it was jaundice. My friends were all scared, but now the baby is being treated and is much better. The skin isn't as yellow as before. Could you please tell me the symptoms of jaundice in babies?Doctor's answer:
Infant jaundice is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. The symptoms of jaundice vary depending on the type of jaundice. The symptoms of physiological jaundice in infants are yellowing of the skin, white eyes, and oral mucosa after birth for 2 to 3 days. It is usually prominent on the face and chest, but the palms and feet are not yellow. It is most prominent on the 4th to 6th day. Full-term infants usually disappear between the 10th and 14th day after birth, while premature infants can last until the third week.