Patient's question:
Sister-in-law just gave birth to a baby boy, and the whole family is still immersed in a joyful atmosphere. He is the first child in our family, and everyone spoils him very much. But when I saw that his face was a bit yellow, they said it was jaundice. Could you please tell me how long it takes for jaundice to be resolved through blood exchange in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice is divided into two types.Physiological jaundice: There is a relatively high production of bilirubin, insufficient uptake of bilirubin by hepatocytes, and a defect in bilirubin excretion. This is unrelated to gender and can return to normal, usually subsiding within about a week.
2. Pathological jaundice: Excessive production of bilirubin, disorders in hepatobiliary bilirubin metabolism, and disruptions in bile excretion, as well as hemolytic diseases, require treatment. This includes changes caused by congenital liver diseases, biliary obstruction, or hemolytic diseases, all of which need timely treatment to control the stability of the condition.