Patient's question:
My baby is 11 days old. Jaundice level is 11 points. I heard from others that rubbing egg white on newborn's arms and thighs can reduce jaundice. Could you please tell me if rubbing egg white on newborn's arms and thighs can reduce jaundice? Is there any harm in doing so? How can I lower high jaundice in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. If it is physiological jaundice, it is very easy to treat and will not leave any aftereffects. If it is pathological, it should be treated promptly. Otherwise, high bilirubin in newborns can lead to bilirubin encephalopathy, affecting the development of the child's nervous system. Therefore, we should actively address it. The treatment of neonatal jaundice mainly uses phototherapy, which is a simple and effective method to reduce unconjugated bilirubin in the serum. Albumin and liver enzyme inducers can be used appropriately.