Patient's question:
I am about to become a mother. I heard that most newborns have jaundice, and I am very worried and scared. I don't understand what jaundice is or what the symptoms are. Could you please tell me what the symptoms of jaundice in newborns are?Doctor's answer:
Hello, jaundice is primarily characterized by yellowing of the eyes, yellowing of the body's skin, and yellow urine, among other symptoms. It can be divided into physiological jaundice (usually occurring within the first week of birth) and pathological jaundice (mostly occurring after the first week of birth). Most physiological jaundice will recover on its own, while pathological jaundice requires treatment. We advise you not to be overly anxious, but to pay close attention and observe. If jaundice appears, please promptly seek medical examination and treatment at the hospital.