Patient's question:
The child was born not long ago, actually I didn't want it much because I always felt that the child wasn't very healthy. The eyes were always yellowish, unlike other children. I want to know what causes newborn jaundice to worsen? I hope someone can answer me.Doctor's answer:
Fetal jaundice is often caused by damp-heat invasion affecting the pregnant woman, leading to the occurrence of postpartum fetal jaundice. Therefore, during pregnancy, the pregnant woman should pay attention to her diet but avoid cold foods, and avoid being overly hungry or full. Additionally, alcohol and hot drinks should be avoided to prevent damage to the spleen and stomach.2. After the baby is born, closely monitor its scleral jaundice. If jaundice is detected, treatment should be initiated as soon as possible, and the changes in jaundice color should be observed to understand its progression or regression.
Purpose: Observe the systemic symptoms of jaundiced infants, such as depression, drowsiness, difficulty suckling, panic, strabismus, rigidity, and convulsions, to enable early detection and treatment of severe cases.