Patient's question:
My best friend's baby is only 16 days old. When I visited them a few days ago, I noticed that the little one had red rashes on their cheeks and forehead. My best friend mentioned that the baby has high jaundice and asked if I had any suggestions. I'm not very knowledgeable about this, so I'm asking a doctor: what should be done if a newborn has a jaundice level of 3.5?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if jaundice occurs after the child is born, we need to determine whether it is physiological jaundice or pathological jaundice. If it is physiological jaundice, it usually resolves on its own. For full-term infants, jaundice typically disappears within 14 days, while for premature infants, it may persist for 3-4 weeks. In this case, your friend's child can visit the hospital for a check-up, drink more water, and get more sunlight. It is recommended to follow the doctor's advice for treatment.