Question
Our little one developed jaundice a few days after birth. We’re considering buying medication for the baby. How many days should the child take the medication?
Answer
Based on what you’ve described, if the baby’s jaundice is physiological, it generally does not require special treatment and can resolve on its own. If it’s pathological jaundice, then treatment for the underlying cause is necessary. If the yellowing is quite severe, appropriate medication can be taken. It usually takes about a week, and around half a month for it to resolve on its own. However, since the baby is young, I recommend that medication should still be administered under a doctor’s guidance.