Patient's question:
Within two or three days after birth, the baby developed jaundice, and now it has been six days. I feel that the baby's jaundice seems to be more severe than before. After a newborn develops jaundice, how many days does it usually take for it to subside?Doctor's answer:
Hello, neonatal jaundice usually occurs around 3 days after birth, peaks around 7 days, and resolves into physiological jaundice around 14 days. If jaundice occurs early or symptoms are prominent and do not subside after 14 days, it is considered pathological jaundice. Given the possibility of liver and biliary tract diseases, medical examination is necessary. Treatment should be based on the examination results. Your child's current condition is considered physiological jaundice, and it is recommended to drink more water to help eliminate the jaundice.