Patient's question:
Please ask if medication is needed for the child's jaundice. How significant is jaundice's impact on children? What should I do if the doctor doesn't prescribe medication for the child?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice refers to the condition during the neonatal period where abnormal bilirubin metabolism leads to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood, resulting in the yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. It is the most common clinical issue in newborns. This condition can be categorized into two major types: physiological and pathological. Physiological jaundice generally does not require special treatment, while pathological jaundice needs to be treated with blue light therapy. Wishing your baby a healthy growth! Happy, cheerful, and joyful!