Question
Does newborn jaundice require medication? How significant is the impact of jaundice on newborns? What should you do if the doctor does not prescribe medication?
Answer
Newborn jaundice refers to the condition where, during the neonatal period, an abnormal metabolism of bilirubin leads to an increased concentration of bilirubin in the blood, causing the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera to turn yellow. This is a common neonatal condition, which can be divided into physiological and pathological types. Physiological jaundice typically does not require special treatment, while pathological jaundice requires blue light therapy. May your baby grow up healthily, happily, and joyfully!