Patient's question:
Can newborn jaundice usually be treated well? Our baby was born, and now it has been more than a week, but there is still a lot of jaundice on his body. What are the general causes of jaundice?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice refers to the condition during the neonatal period where abnormal bilirubin metabolism leads to elevated bilirubin levels 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 is a temporary form caused by bilirubin metabolism. It typically develops 2 to 3 days after birth, peaks between 4 to 6 days, and subsides by 7 to 10 days. Premature infants have a longer duration. In addition to mild loss of appetite, there are no other clinical symptoms. In this case, it is important to monitor the child's response and the levels of bilirubin elevation.