Question
Is it normal for newborns to start showing jaundice at 27 days old?
Answer
Based on the above description, your baby is experiencing physiological jaundice in newborns, and at 27 days old, there is still slight jaundice. Jaundice is a common symptom caused by abnormal bilirubin metabolism, leading to an increase in serum bilirubin levels, resulting in yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, sclera, and urine. In addition to physiological jaundice in newborns, pathological jaundice can be divided into three categories. It is recommended to undergo a transcutaneous bilirubin test at the hospital. If the bilirubin level is less than 12.5 mg/dL, blue light therapy should not be used. Oral jaundice-lowering medications can be considered for treatment.