Question

How to handle the situation where a newborn’s jaundice does not subside?

Answer

For neonatal jaundice, the following treatment measures can be taken:

  1. Blue light therapy
  2. Use of enzyme-inducing agents, such as phenobarbital, at a dose of 5-6mg/kg/day Blue light therapy can typically cure jaundice, and feeding sugar water can help accelerate the subsidence of jaundice. If jaundice persists for more than a month without subsiding, it is advisable to seek medical review as soon as possible. It is important to closely monitor the situation. If the baby’s face and below, such as the hands and feet, also begin to turn yellow and deepen, immediate medical attention is required.