Patient's question:
My little baby was born at 38 weeks, and now it's been a week. The jaundice hasn't completely gone away yet, and she's still a bit yellow. The doctor said it's healthier to get more sun and that calcium supplements can also help. I'm just exposing her face to the sun—will that be effective?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. If it is only physiological jaundice, it generally fades on its own. Sunlight has a certain effect on jaundice, but direct sunlight should not be exposed. It is recommended to give the child some water appropriately at this stage, which can also help in reducing jaundice.