Question
What should I do if my newborn’s jaundice does not fade after 15 days?
Answer
If a newborn’s jaundice has not subsided after 15 days of birth, it is first important to confirm whether the child has already undergone a medical examination. If the jaundice condition is severe, immediate medical attention is needed for a jaundice index test. If the test results show an elevated index, the doctor may opt for medication treatment combined with blue light therapy. Although newborns may experience physiological jaundice, if the jaundice persists, it should be investigated. If a high jaundice index is found, further examination may be necessary to determine whether it is caused by poor liver metabolic function. It is recommended that parents immediately bring their child to the local pediatric department of the hospital for examination to determine the diagnosis and receive appropriate treatment.