Definition and Management of Neonatal Jaundice

Neonatal jaundice is categorized into hyperbilirubinemia and hypobilirubinemia, with the former being more vivid in color and the latter more subdued. In traditional Chinese medicine, hypobilirubinemia is often considered more severe. Generally, neonatal jaundice appears within 2 to 3 days after birth, reaches its peak between 7 to 8 days, and resolves around 14 days later, with the latest not exceeding 4 weeks. However, if the jaundice persists and worsens after the 39th day of birth, it may be pathological, necessitating further investigation of the cause and appropriate treatment. Typically, breastfed babies with jaundice do not experience worsening symptoms and the condition is relatively mild.
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