Patient's question:
Baby is 17 days old, jaundice is fading very slowly. During this time, I have been feeding and drinking more to help the baby get rid of jaundice, but now the skin is still yellow. Is this normal? Some people say to drink some glucose water, is that okay?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice can be divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice refers to transient jaundice caused solely by the characteristics of bilirubin metabolism. It occurs 2-3 days after birth, peaks between 4-6 days, and resolves within 7-10 days. In premature infants, it lasts longer. Except for mild anorexia, there are no other clinical symptoms. If jaundice persists for an extended period, it may be related to pathological jaundice and requires treatment.