Patient's question:
My baby has yellow eyes, cheeks, and neck, and I think it might be neonatal jaundice. Later, the doctor confirmed this diagnosis. I want to know how long this condition needs to be treated for? Can it be self-cured?Doctor's answer:
If the baby has physiological jaundice, it will return to normal within about three days. If it is pathological jaundice, special treatment is required.Phototherapy: Place the newborn in a phototherapy box and cover their eyes with black goggles to prevent retinal damage. The perineum and anus are covered with diapers, while the rest of the body is exposed. Bilateral or unilateral irradiation for 2 to 48 hours (usually not exceeding 4 days). Treatment can be stopped when bilirubin levels are below 7 mg/L.
Medication: Supplement albumin, correct metabolic acidosis, and induce liver enzymes (such as phenobarbital).