Question
At 16 weeks, I didn’t know what the situation would be, and later found out that the baby was sick. What should I do if the baby’s jaundice does not subside?
Answer
According to the condition explanation, it is recommended to visit the pediatric department of the hospital for a re-examination to rule out the possibility of pathological jaundice. It is suggested to be hospitalized for careful observation and treatment to quickly alleviate the condition. The difference between physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice is based on: physiological jaundice appears in infants 24-72 hours after birth, with yellowing of the sclera, skin, and urine, and an elevated indirect bilirubin level. At this time, the baby is in good spirits, has a strong appetite for milk, does not cry or fuss, and the yellowing gradually decreases after one week, disappearing completely within two weeks. Premature infants usually recover within three weeks. The yellowing appearing late and subsiding early falls within the normal range, so parents do not need to worry.