Question
My newborn child is now 10 days old, and their face has been slightly yellow since the third day after birth. It doesn’t seem to be improving, and only their face is yellow, not their body. How should it be treated?
Answer
According to the examination results, it is pathological and the jaundice level is high, so medication treatment and blue light therapy are required. It is recommended to let the child drink some warm water or glucose water appropriately, which is beneficial for the jaundice to subside. The older the child, the harder it is for the jaundice to disappear. Generally, it takes about 7-10 days. The main treatment for jaundice is to symptomatic treat based on the cause of the jaundice. For example, if it is caused by infection or hemolysis, the treatment methods are different.