Question
A teacher welcomed their second child under the two-child policy, but the newborn showed symptoms of jaundice. How should neonatal jaundice be treated?
Answer
Neonatal jaundice refers to the condition where there is an increased concentration of bilirubin in a newborn’s blood, skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. This symptom can be divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice usually resolves naturally within 5 to 7 days after birth, while pathological jaundice may appear earlier and may reappear after the jaundice subsides, with the latest not exceeding two weeks. The causes of jaundice are diverse, and the preferred treatment method at present is blue light therapy, in addition to specific causes like bile duct obstruction.