Patient's question:
My baby was born 5 days ago. In the morning, the face was 25 and the body was 15; at noon, the face was 27 and the body was 19. When she was born, she didn't cry much, slept for a long time, and would sleep after playing for a while. She can eat, poop, and pee without any issues. There were no convulsions during this time. During naps, she seemed startled, and her arms and hands would move. Please ask if jaundice in newborns always requires blue light treatment.Doctor's answer:
Physiological jaundice reappears 2 to 3 days after birth, peaks between 4 to 6 days, and fades away between 7 to 10 days. Premature infants have a longer duration, with only mild loss of appetite as the only clinical symptom. If jaundice reappears within 24 hours after birth and persists for 2 to 3 weeks, or if it fades and then reappears again, or if it starts reappearing within one to several weeks after birth, it is considered pathological jaundice.Treatment for neonatal jaundice:
1. Blue light exposure
2. Use of enzyme inducers: Commonly phenobarbital, dosage: 5-6 mg/kg/day.
Light therapy can often resolve jaundice on its own. Drinking more sugar water can slow down the fading of jaundice, and treatment may not be necessary.