Question
My child is five and a half months old, healthy overall, but lately, there has been a yellow area around the nose. Could it be jaundice? What types of jaundice are there? How should it be treated?
Answer
This is hemolytic jaundice. Hemolytic jaundice is often seen in cases of incompatibility between the mother’s and child’s blood types. Regular blue light therapy and the use of jaundice-reducing medications should be administered. Supplementing with immunoglobulins can effectively treat it. Additionally, it’s important to closely monitor the baby’s clinical symptoms. If the baby’s symptoms are severe, consider blood transfusion therapy promptly. It is recommended that you first go to a regular professional hospital for a check-up.