Jaundice in newborns is a common phenomenon, but it’s important to note whether it exceeds the physiological range. It’s advised for mothers to carefully observe and seek medical attention if any abnormalities are detected.
It may indicate a pathological jaundice
The baby’s bilirubin index was 8 right after birth, 20 two days later, and 23 after six days of testing. The baby is in good spirits and has a good appetite. The hospital suggests blood transfusion treatment. I want to know what the situation is with the baby’s jaundice level at 20.
Based on the information you provided, your baby developed jaundice on the third day after birth. After treatment, the jaundice index decreased, but then it rose again. Normally, newborns usually develop jaundice 2-3 days after birth, reach a peak at 5-6 days, and full-term infants typically fade out within 2 weeks. It is recommended to continue monitoring your baby’s condition and further examinations or treatments may be needed. Currently, it is suggested that you continue to give your baby Yinzi Huang Granules, one-third of a packet each time, three times a day. As long as your baby’s feeding, sleep, mood, and stool are normal, there is no need to worry excessively. Please continue to observe your baby’s condition.
Understand the timeline and characteristics of neonatal jaundice resolution.
Physiological jaundice in newborns usually appears 2-3 days after birth, reaches its peak between 4-6 days, and gradually subsides after 7-10 days.
Neonatal jaundice may last from half a month to 20 days, but pathological jaundice may persist longer, and the duration of jaundice resolution depends on the cause and treatment method.
Discuss the fading time of neonatal jaundice, providing the onset and fading cycle of physiological jaundice.
The baby developed jaundice at 14 days old and the jaundice has basically disappeared after blue light therapy, but the whites of the eyes still have a slight yellow tint. Generally speaking, how long will the yellowish appearance in the whites of a newborn’s eyes last?
Understand the common appearance time of neonatal jaundice and related treatment methods.
