Patient's question:
The baby has just turned 12 days old. The relatives who came over said they noticed the child's skin looking a bit yellow. It wasn't the normal kind of yellow, so they suggested taking the child to the hospital to check if they had jaundice. They also mentioned that jaundice could potentially lead to meningitis, which made me feel very upset. What does the symptom picture of newborn jaundice look like?Doctor's answer:
Because your baby is only 12 days old, it is common for newborns to experience physiological jaundice again. The characteristics of this type of jaundice are that it usually occurs later and typically resolves within about a week. Therefore, there is no need to worry. You can go to the hospital to have the jaundice measured again and confirm the specific values. If there are no significant issues, proper feeding is sufficient. The above information can be used as a reference.