Patient's question:
A newborn baby has a bit of yellow on their skin. I'm a first-time parent and don't know much about it. I heard from others that newborn babies are supposed to develop jaundice. Is this normal? If the baby does have jaundice, could you please tell me how to handle it?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you mentioned, the baby's current jaundice index falls within the range of pathological jaundice. If the baby has other causes such as contagion, it is recommended to hospitalize the baby for jaundice treatment. If not, oral jaundice-reducing medication can be administered while closely monitoring the condition. Faced with the harm of neonatal jaundice, we should actively adopt treatment measures and avoid hesitation in seeking medical attention. If neonatal jaundice does not improve with treatment, it is necessary to promptly adjust the treatment plan.