Question
A 34-year-old woman, as a new mother, discovered that her child had an abnormality, later finding out it was jaundice. Can neonatal jaundice be cured permanently?
Answer
Currently, clinical diagnosis treatments can cure neonatal jaundice. Common treatment methods include phototherapy and medication. Phototherapy uses continuous or intermittent illumination to increase bilirubin levels and alleviate jaundice. Medication treatment often involves the use of immunoglobulin, phenobarbital, and other medications. For severe cases, mainly disperse treatment is performed. In addition, patients should pay attention to maintaining a light diet, keeping a pleasant mood, avoiding staying up late and oversleeping, ensuring enough sleep time. At the same time, they should maintain a proper exercise habit, avoiding overeating or under-eating, and not indulging in excessive eating and drinking.