Question
The baby is born with jaundice, the skin is yellow, and it’s accompanied by fever. I want to ask the doctor, how long does neonatal jaundice last?
Answer
If the baby is full-term, neonatal jaundice is physiological and usually disappears naturally within 30 days. If the baby is premature or has pathological neonatal jaundice, it may last for 14 days or even longer. Neonatal jaundice is usually caused by immature liver function, such as poor liver excretion of bilirubin, poor liver binding of bilirubin, and excessive bilirubin production. It is recommended to pay attention to the color of the baby’s stool. If the baby’s stool color is abnormal, such as white, and accompanied by depression, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a check-up.