Question
My child was born with high jaundice for two days and the bilirubin levels were not abnormal, and they were discharged without any issues. However, in the past two days, I’ve noticed his face is a bit yellow.
Answer
This kind of jaundice is a very normal phenomenon. Newborn jaundice refers to the disease where the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera of newborns become yellowish due to coloring, and it is one of the most common clinical issues in newborns. The cause is an abnormality in bilirubin metabolism and an increase in bilirubin levels in the blood. This condition is divided into physiological and pathological types. Physiological jaundice refers to a temporary yellowing caused solely by bilirubin metabolism characteristics. For newborns with jaundice, parents should closely monitor their child’s condition. If the jaundice worsens or other abnormal symptoms appear, medical treatment should be sought promptly.