Patient's question:
What are the dangers of neonatal jaundice? When the baby was born fifteen days ago, his skin became increasingly yellow, and I knew he must have jaundice. My mother-in-law said there was no need to take him to the hospital, just expose him to more sunlight and drink more water, and it would be fine. But I previously heard from a friend that jaundice must be seen by a doctor, otherwise it is very harmful to the baby.Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice is divided into pathological jaundice and physiological jaundice. Generally, physiological jaundice reappears three days after birth, with a relatively mild condition and a short duration, typically resolving on its own within about two weeks without treatment. Pathological jaundice is more severe, and if left untreated, it can lead to bilirubin encephalopathy. It is recommended to expose the baby to more sunlight and use the blue light from sunlight to help the baby recover from jaundice.