Question
My baby was just born, but their skin is very yellow, especially on the hands and feet. I’ve been told that this is neonatal jaundice, and it’s said that it will naturally fade away after a few days. However, it’s been 5 days and the skin still looks more yellow and there’s no sign of fading. I want to know how to eliminate neonatal jaundice in infants?
Answer
It’s likely that bilirubin is causing the jaundice. Jaundice can be pathological or physiological. Pathological jaundice usually appears within 72 hours and does not fade. If it’s physiological, it typically fades around 5 to 7 days. For this condition, you can initially give your baby some traditional Chinese medicine oral liquid, which has some therapeutic effect. It’s best to bring your baby to a hospital to measure the bilirubin level and then use medication based on the specific condition.