Patient's question:
The baby developed jaundice with yellow eyes less than three days after birth. It was mild, and the doctor said it would gradually improve. Now the jaundice has subsided, but the eyes are still a bit yellow. How long does jaundice in newborns with yellow eyes take to resolve?Doctor's answer:
Hello, for this parent's baby, neonatal jaundice usually occurs around four weeks and gradually disappears afterward. Depending on the severity of the jaundice, medication to reduce jaundice or blue light therapy may be considered. Severe jaundice that persists for more than a few days may require hospitalization for further examination to rule out issues with bilirubin metabolism. It is also important to feed the baby more warm water and expose the baby to sunlight, as these can help alleviate jaundice.