Question
Is it good for jaundice newborns to swim every day?
Answer
Your situation may be due to physiological jaundice. Mild cases of physiological jaundice appear as pale yellow and are limited to the face and neck, or may extend to the trunk, with the conjunctiva also becoming yellowish. They usually resolve after 2 to 3 days and the skin color returns to normal by the 5th to 6th day. Severe cases of jaundice also start from the head and gradually spread throughout the body, even causing things vomited and cerebrospinal fluid to turn yellow. The duration can last over a week, especially for some premature infants who may continue for up to 4 weeks, but their stool remains yellow and urine does not contain bilirubin. It is recommended to use blue light therapy, which has some effectiveness.