How to Handle Newborn Jaundice That Hasn’t subsided?

The baby started showing jaundice from the third day after birth and it hasn’t subsided yet. The cheeks are still yellowish, and there are occasional small amounts of foam vomited. The baby often sticks out the tongue. The baby is in good spirits, breastfeeding is normal, deep sleep is normal, and the weight has increased from 6 jin at birth to over 8 jin as it approaches full month. The jaundice index hasn’t exceeded 12.5mg, and there is no jaundice below the elbows and knees, nor on the palms of hands or soles of feet.
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How to Handle the Discovery of an Unclosed Arterial Duct in Newborns?

If a newborn is found to have an unclosed arterial duct, parents should regularly take their child for cardiac Doppler ultrasound examinations to observe whether the duct closes spontaneously. If it remains unclosed within one year, surgical treatment should be considered to avoid affecting the child’s growth and development and heart function. In addition, attention should be paid to potential issues such as increased heart structure and decreased function caused by the unclosed arterial duct, and regular follow-up at the pediatric cardiology clinic is recommended.
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