Patient's question:
A while ago, I went to a colleague's house for dinner. My colleague had just given birth to a baby last week, but the baby developed jaundice. The doctor recommended that they go to the hospital for some tests later. Could you please tell me when newborn jaundice should be checked?Doctor's answer:
According to the information you provided, newborn jaundice can be divided into two types: physiological and pathological. The former occurs within 48 hours after birth and usually disappears within about 7 days. If the course is prolonged or the diet is poor, it is necessary to consider the possibility of pathology and seek timely medical examination to check bilirubin levels. If the levels exceed the normal range, we may need to use phototherapy or combined intravenous fluid therapy. If the jaundice is severe and not treated promptly, it may affect the baby's healthy development or lead to other serious adverse consequences.