Baby Jaundice: What to Do if Medication Fails to Improve

Mild physiological jaundice may only affect the face and neck, or spread to the trunk, even affecting the whites of the eyes. Symptoms usually resolve within 2 to 3 days, and skin color returns to normal in 5 to 6 days. Severe cases may cause the entire body to turn yellow, including vomit and cerebrospinal fluid. Blue light therapy is recommended.
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