Question
Can drinking glucose water treat newborn jaundice? What is the ratio of glucose to water, and how many times should it be taken daily? Does jaundice fade from the whole body at once, or from one part first?
Answer
Hello! Newborns may experience physiological jaundice, which usually appears 2-3 days after birth, peaks at 4-5 days, and resolves spontaneously within a month. If jaundice appears within 24 hours after birth, or if it persists for more than a month, or if the skin yellowing is severe, even affecting the soles of the feet, or if physiological jaundice recurs after resolving, or if there is no jaundice at birth but it appears half a month later, this may be pathological jaundice. Additionally, there is a special type of jaundice called breastmilk jaundice, which can improve after reducing the amount of breast milk. It is recommended to take your baby to the hospital for a check-up. You can observe whether the baby’s jaundice worsens or recurs, and whether there is yellowing in the palms and soles of the hands and feet as well as in the eyes. If the baby’s jaundice subsides after stopping breastfeeding, it can be considered as breastmilk jaundice. It is recommended to temporarily stop breastfeeding until the jaundice completely resolves before resuming feeding. Generally, once jaundice resolves, it does not recur. If jaundice recurs, it should be considered as pathological jaundice and appropriate treatment measures should be taken. You can also give your baby some pure glucose to help fade the jaundice. If using glucose…