Patient's question:
My child has been born for 15 days. On the third day, jaundice reappeared, and it hasn't subsided yet. The yellowness on the face is quite noticeable, the sclera is yellow, and the teeth are yellow. The body isn't very yellow, and the stool color is yellow. The number of urinations is normal, and the urine color is light yellow. Is it always pathological jaundice if a newborn has high jaundice?Doctor's answer:
Physiological jaundice is an increase in serum bilirubin levels in newborns 24 hours after birth, clinically presenting with jaundice without other symptoms, which fades within 1 to 2 weeks. It is generally considered physiological jaundice if it does not exceed two weeks, and pathological jaundice if it lasts less than two weeks. Pay attention to keeping the infant's skin, umbilicus, and buttocks clean to prevent rust and infection.When patients face the impact of newborn jaundice, we should actively implement thorough examinations and treatments, without avoiding medical visits. If the newborn jaundice does not improve after treatment, it is necessary to promptly switch to a new treatment plan.