Question
A newborn is eight days old and developed jaundice on the sixth day. What should be done?
Answer
Typically, physiological jaundice appears 2 to 3 days after birth, reaches its peak between 4 to 6 days, and subsides between 7 to 10 days. For premature infants, the duration may be longer. If pathological jaundice appears within one week after birth, it may require phototherapy, and in severe cases, even blood transfusion treatment might be necessary. It is recommended to take the oral Yinzhi Huang oral liquid and to visit the hospital as soon as possible for examination to determine the cause and receive symptomatic treatment.