Question
My sister’s child was born two weeks ago, but the jaundice has not subsided. Is this normal?
Answer
Based on the information you provided, persistent jaundice in a newborn for two weeks may be pathological jaundice. There are many reasons for the delayed resolution, such as breast milk jaundice, hepatitis syndrome, and bile duct obstruction. It is recommended to bring the baby to a local professional children’s hospital’s neonatal department for liver ultrasound and CT scan, to observe liver function, bilirubin, and bile acid levels, identify the cause of the jaundice, and receive targeted treatment.