Is neonatal jaundice very serious?

Patient's question:

My child has been born for 15 days. On the third day, jaundice reappeared and has not subsided yet. The yellow discoloration on the face is quite noticeable, the sclera is yellow, and the gums are yellow. The body is not very yellow, and the stool color is yellow. The urine frequency is normal, and the color is light yellow. Is neonatal jaundice very serious?

Doctor's answer:

According to your situation, the first thing that needs to be considered is pathological jaundice! In clinical diagnosis, the first thing that needs to be considered is antiviral treatment. In addition, it is possible to take many digestive enzyme drugs that can work together. Neonatal jaundice is a disease that is not easy to fully recover from. Friends with the disease should maintain a positive attitude and face it with a positive mindset. Only in this way can they reduce their confidence in fighting neonatal jaundice and believe that they can definitely recover.

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