Patient's question:
Newborn jaundice hasn't gone away after 14 days. Baidu says that full-term babies usually recover by 14 days, but my child still has it. The baby usually sleeps for 4-5 hours before eating, and only nurses when hungry. Sometimes, while almost falling asleep, the baby latches onto the nipple but then spits it out. What should I do about newborn jaundice at 14 days?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, we need to consider pathological jaundice, which is a serious form of bilirubin encephalopathy. Bilirubin encephalopathy can easily lead to intellectual disability in children. In this case, we need to be admitted to the pediatric department of the hospital, take oral antijaundice medication combined with blue light therapy, and undergo blood exchange treatment if necessary. It is also recommended to appropriately increase probiotics. Regular follow-up is necessary. Additionally, it is advisable to take the child out to sunbathe on sunny days, as this can also help reduce jaundice.