Question
At one month old, my baby’s body is still yellow. What should I do? There’s still some yellow on the body. When I was half a month old, the treatment made the yellow go away from the legs. Previous treatment situation and effects: I was treated for jaundice when I was half a month old, and the yellow went away from the legs. Desired assistance: Can I buy some Yin Que Huang granules for my baby to take now?
Answer
Jaundice, also known as icterus or yellow disease, is a condition characterized by a yellowish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera due to elevated bilirubin levels in the serum. Certain liver diseases, gallbladder diseases, and blood disorders often cause jaundice symptoms. Typically, when blood bilirubin levels are below 2-3 mg/dL (34-51), these areas will not appear visibly yellowish. Guidance: Is your baby full-term or premature? Generally, if full-term, the jaundice should have basically faded by now. This is a pathological jaundice.