Patient's question:
My baby developed jaundice again a few days after birth. It has now been a week, and it hasn't gone away yet. Is this considered normal? How long does it usually take for jaundice to disappear after it reappears in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Newborns are usually full-term infants, and the jaundice typically subsides within about two weeks after it reappears. Premature infants may take longer, possibly around three weeks, for the jaundice to gradually fade. Your baby has only had jaundice for about a week and has just passed the peak period, so you can wait and see for now. It's also necessary to return to the hospital for a re-examination to check the jaundice level. If the jaundice level is high again or if the pathological jaundice doesn't subside, you should seek medical treatment.