Question

The newborn was born 15 days ago and developed jaundice on the third day, which has not subsided since then. The face, conjunctiva, and gums are yellowish, with the body showing only slight yellowing. Stool color is yellow, and urine frequency and color are normal. The curcumin treatment has been ineffective. How should it be handled?

Answer

Newborns typically reach their peak jaundice around 7 days after birth. The baby is now 8 days old, and the jaundice level should be high, but it should not exceed 12.9 at its highest. If the baby’s jaundice does not show significant increase after taking curcumin capsules orally, the curcumin treatment can continue while observing closely and strengthening feeding while monitoring the jaundice index. There are various treatment methods for newborn jaundice, but due to the different conditions of patients, the treatment methods also vary. Therefore, timely examination and diagnosis are necessary for targeted treatment.