Question
A newborn baby of seven days has developed jaundice. How should it be treated?
Answer
Hello, when a newborn baby develops jaundice, it is first important to consider whether it is physiological jaundice. If the level of jaundice is not severe, it usually resolves naturally within two weeks. If the jaundice is severe or persistent, it may indicate pathological jaundice, which requires hospitalization and professional treatment. Assuming there are no other complications, the symptoms you described should be classified as physiological jaundice. It is recommended to ensure the baby’s warmth, start feeding early to ensure adequate supply of fluids and calories, and promote early defecation to reduce the intestinal-hepatic circulation of bilirubin.