Patient's question:
After my child was born, I soon noticed that his complexion began to turn yellow. Later, after consulting a doctor, I learned that this was caused by jaundice. Can jaundice in newborns be treated with moxibustion?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, while pathological jaundice requires blue light therapy to resolve the jaundice, and moxibustion treatment is ineffective. Moreover, the child is still very young, so I suggest you still trust medical treatment.