Question
Doctor, a family member’s newborn was diagnosed with jaundice two days after birth, and the family is worried about this. When does neonatal jaundice typically appear after birth?
Answer
Dear family member, neonatal jaundice can be caused by breast milk in some cases, and it is usually effectively treated with phototherapy. It is expected that the jaundice will gradually subside within four weeks, and the baby will recover to health. In addition, taking probiotics and yellow medicine can promote gastrointestinal motility and enhance physiological metabolism, thereby helping to eliminate jaundice. Generally speaking, the symptoms of neonatal jaundice appear within 3 to 6 days after birth.