Question
Within the first half month after birth, if a newborn’s skin appears jaundiced and their eyes turn yellow, how should the severity be assessed and whether medical intervention is needed?
Answer
Newborn jaundice can be categorized into physiological and pathological types. In cases of pathological jaundice, active treatment is required. Parents should closely monitor their baby’s jaundice changes, as normally, jaundice will gradually fade away within half a month to twenty days. If the jaundice does not improve or continues to worsen, immediate medical assistance should be sought. Treatment methods may include phototherapy to promote the complete resolution of jaundice.