Question
How is neonatal jaundice treated? My baby is just over a month old, and I’m not sure when it started (the room lighting isn’t very good). About a week ago, I noticed that the baby’s face and neck are quite yellow, as well as the eyes. I would like to understand the types and treatment methods of neonatal jaundice?
Answer
Lighting: Use special instruments to emit specific light on the baby’s skin to help excrete bilirubin. Administer intravenous fluids to increase the baby’s fluid intake, aiding in bilirubin excretion. In severe cases of jaundice, doctors in the hospital will treat the underlying cause with medication, blood transfusion, or even surgery. At the same time, Simmerring decoction combined with intestinal microbiota preparations can promote the decomposition of bilirubin and reduce its reabsorption. Bilirubin levels can be reduced through a synergistic effect. Clinically, combining blue light therapy can achieve the goal of rapid yellowing.