Patient's question:
Newborn jaundice how long can it last? Born fifteen days, the white of the eyes and the face are yellow, what should be done?Doctor's answer:
Hello, a one-month-old child still has jaundice. Whether they are full-term or premature, jaundice should be pathological. For normal full-term infants, jaundice should subside within two weeks after birth, and for premature infants, it should subside within one month. If jaundice does not subside, it is considered pathological.To assess the severity of jaundice, parents can observe the degree of skin yellowing of the newborn under natural light. If only the face is yellow, it is mild jaundice; if the trunk is also yellow, it is moderate jaundice; if the limbs and palms/soles are also yellow, it is severe jaundice.
If your child has mild jaundice, is feeding well, and has no abnormalities in urination or defecation, it is recommended to treat and monitor at home first. First, provide an appropriate amount of sugar water to help eliminate jaundice, and ensure the child does not develop hypothermia.