Patient's question:
My baby is now five days old and has jaundice. What is the best way to get rid of jaundice when it appears in a baby? We don't want to send her to the neonatal ward of the hospital for her to suffer. Is there any way to reduce the jaundice?Doctor's answer:
If a baby is in this situation, it is generally considered to be caused by physiological jaundice. This usually reaches its peak about one week after birth and can subside within about two weeks. You can try giving the child more water to see if it helps. When there is sunlight, you can also take the child out for some appropriate sun exposure. If the jaundice is slightly high, medication such as probiotics to reduce jaundice can be considered. If it is more severe, it is best to seek hospital treatment with blue light therapy.