Patient's question:
Baby has been born for five days, and the past two days I've noticed that the baby's complexion is a little yellow. Family members say it should be jaundice and want to go to the hospital for a check-up. Could you please tell me what the normal value of jaundice in newborns is?Doctor's answer:
This condition can be divided into two major categories: physiological and pathological. 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, with a longer duration in premature infants. Except for mild anorexia, there are no other clinical symptoms. Physiological jaundice generally does not exceed 12.5 mg/dL. What is the current value for the child?