Question
The baby was just born, but the skin is very yellow, especially noticeable on the hands and feet. I learned that this is baby jaundice, and it’s said that it will fade naturally after a few days. It’s been 5 days, but the skin still seems more yellow without any signs of fading. I want to ask how to eliminate newborn jaundice?
Answer
It’s likely that bilirubin is causing the jaundice, which can be either pathological or physiological. Usually, pathological jaundice appears within 72 hours and does not fade. Physiological jaundice typically fades around 5 to 7 days. In this case, you can first give the baby some traditional Chinese medicine oral liquid, which has some therapeutic effect. It’s best to take the baby to the hospital for a jaundice test, and then proceed with medication treatment based on the specific situation.