Question
My sister’s child was born last night. However, we noticed that the baby’s skin was slightly yellow when leaving the hospital. The doctor said it was a case of physiological jaundice. We are a bit worried. I would like to ask, what home remedies are there for newborn jaundice?
Answer
Jaundice in full-term infants usually resolves within two weeks. The most important aspect to be cautious about is the impact on the brain, as there is a risk of bilirubin encephalopathy. It is currently advised that you hospitalize the baby. Home remedies for newborn jaundice are not reliable; generally, there are no such remedies. Newborn jaundice is usually caused by prematurity or the accumulation of maternal bile secretion. If jaundice occurs, blue light therapy is typically considered. If the bilirubin level is below 14, oral medications such as Silymarin granules and probiotics can be taken under expert guidance.