Question
After just a few days of being born, you notice that your baby’s skin is very yellow, and it has been persisting for a long time without fading. After visiting the hospital, the doctor says treatment is needed. I would like to ask what should be done if a newborn’s jaundice has not subsided after 10 days?
Answer
Hello! I’m glad to assist you with your question. Neonatal jaundice refers to the condition during the neonatal period when an abnormal metabolism of bilirubin leads to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood, resulting in yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclerae. This is a common clinical issue in infants and has both physiological and pathological aspects. Physiological jaundice usually does not require special treatment, while pathological jaundice needs to be treated with blue light therapy and phototherapy. Currently, it is necessary to check the bilirubin levels and observe the baby’s response.