What Should You Do If a Newborn Has Elevated Jaundice?

Newborns have an underdeveloped liver enzyme system, which can lead to jaundice. It’s normal for a baby to develop physiological jaundice 2-3 days after birth, peaking between 4-6 days and disappearing spontaneously within 7-14 days. If the baby’s jaundice appears too early, increases rapidly daily, is too high, persists for a long time, or recurs after fading, it is considered pathological jaundice. Elevated jaundice levels require treatment for jaundice reduction, with the commonly used drug being Yinzi Huang. Also, exposing the baby to sunlight regularly can help reduce jaundice.
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