Question

Two days ago, my son was born. Today, the doctor checked him and said he has jaundice. The baby is eating and sleeping well, and his face doesn’t seem very yellow. Why does the baby have jaundice? What are the symptoms of neonatal jaundice?

Answer

According to your description, jaundice is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice usually starts three to four days after birth, particularly on the face, and it will disappear naturally after about a month. If it’s pathological jaundice, it’s related to the baby’s blood type. The so-called hemolysis needs to be treated promptly. In severe cases, blood transfusion may be necessary.