Patient's question:
My child developed jaundice shortly after birth, and now their entire body is yellow. The family members are very concerned and have looked into many ways to treat jaundice. Some people have said that probiotics can help with newborn jaundice. Can newborns with jaundice take probiotics?Doctor's answer:
Probiotics contain a rich source of digestive enzymes, which can efficiently break down eggs and dissolve fat, enhancing food absorption. Additionally, during the metabolic process, they produce a large amount of organic substances that stimulate intestinal movement, further promoting absorption. Therefore, babies with intestinal issues are often recommended to take probiotics.Newborns have an (sterile) internal environment, but from the moment of birth, various bacteria in the environment begin to colonize the baby's intestines and skin. If the number of harmful bacteria exceeds that of beneficial bacteria, the baby's immunity will be relatively weaker, making them more prone to recurring intestinal diseases such as constipation, nausea, vomiting, and poor digestion during their growth and development.