Question
What treatments are available for newborn jaundice?
Answer
Jaundice is classified into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. The causes of pathological jaundice include hemolysis, infection, heart disease, liver damage, inherited factors, genetic defects, and bile duct obstruction. The treatment of jaundice mainly focuses on addressing the underlying cause, and in addition, blue light therapy for jaundice and oral jaundice medications can be used. For newborns with physiological jaundice, no special treatment is needed; they can be observed for a period of time. At the same time, probiotics can be given to the child. However, before considering physiological jaundice, pathological jaundice must be ruled out. Breastfeeding may help stabilize jaundice but could potentially cause vomiting; it’s fine if the child does not eat. It is also important to measure body temperature; generally, children should wear as much clothing as adults. In addition, other methods can be adopted to alleviate the problem of jaundice.