Patient's question:
My baby was born with jaundice. After more than ten days, the child's jaundice symptoms have improved. I don't know what happened and I'm very worried about the child's future health. Could you please tell me what are the symptoms of jaundice 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. Physiological jaundice generally does not require special treatment. Pathological jaundice needs to be treated with blue light therapy to reduce jaundice and prevent the occurrence of kernicterus. Currently, it is recommended to follow the doctor's advice to help the child recover from jaundice. Additionally, appropriate amounts of water can be given to the child, which may also aid in reducing jaundice.