Patient's question:
The baby is premature and was born with jaundice, which is getting worse. The doctor says it's due to jaundice. I want to ask about the causes of neonatal jaundice.Doctor's answer:
The child's complexion is somewhat related to jaundice in the neonatal period. Jaundice usually begins 2-3 days after birth and gradually fades, reaching its peak between the 4th and 6th day before gradually decreasing. Full-term newborn jaundice generally disappears within 2 weeks after birth, while preterm infants usually take about 3 weeks. The severity of jaundice is generally mild, with the skin appearing pale yellow. Jaundice often affects only the face and upper body. During jaundice, the child's general condition is good: normal temperature, normal appetite, normal color of urine and stool, and normal growth and development.