Question
The baby was born without any abnormalities. However, 3-5 days later, the baby’s face started to turn yellow, and gradually the eyes began to yellow as well. The neck also started to turn yellow, and it seems to be getting more and more yellow. How should newborn jaundice be observed?
Answer
It is necessary to take the baby to the hospital to check the bilirubin level and determine the baby’s condition based on the results. If it is not severe, you can take oral anti-jaundice medication. There may be a serious condition of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. The progression of newborn jaundice is from top to bottom. If the lower limbs are now yellow, this indicates that the level may be very high and requires hospitalization. Observing the condition of the face is still not enough to diagnose a jaundice disease.