Question
What causes newborn jaundice? How can it be quickly faded?
Answer
Newborn jaundice is a condition characterized by yellowing of the skin due to abnormal bilirubin metabolism in newborns. Typically, no special treatment is needed for newborn jaundice, and it can be accelerated to fade through feeding sugar water. If the jaundice persists, medical attention should be sought promptly. While physiological jaundice usually does not require special treatment, pathological jaundice may necessitate blue light therapy to fade the jaundice and prevent infections and constipation, which can help promote the disappearance of jaundice.