Patient's question:
My child has been born for a week, and recent check-ups have revealed very high jaundice levels, with yellow eyes as well. Most of the time, they are drowsy. What should I do about high jaundice, yellow eyes, and drowsiness in newborns?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, but if drowsiness occurs, it is important to be vigilant about the possibility of pathological jaundice and may need blue light therapy to resolve the jaundice.