Question
What should a newborn with jaundice eat? The baby is 25 days old, and their bilirubin level was checked last Thursday at 194. They’ve been taking vitamins for three days and are unsure whether to give the child any medication.
Answer
Jaundice can be classified into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice usually occurs 2-3 days after birth, peaks at 4-6 days, and subsides between 7-10 days, with premature infants having a longer duration. Besides mild loss of appetite, there are no other clinical symptoms. If jaundice appears within 24 hours after birth and does not disappear within 2-3 weeks, or if it deepens or recurs after subsiding, or if it only starts to appear one week to several weeks after birth, these are signs of pathological jaundice. For physiological jaundice, it is recommended to consult a doctor for detailed examination and follow their guidance on medication treatment.