How to quickly reduce neonatal jaundice?

Many newborns have severe jaundice after birth, and some pregnant women find that their children have severe jaundice after being discharged from the hospital. In this situation, many parents are worried about this symptom and want to find a way to quickly resolve this situation for their children. For the hospital, the fastest way is to put the child in the oven to bake, or to let the child get more sun exposure. These methods are relatively easy to do. But first we need to understand the symptoms of jaundice.

Neonatal jaundice is the yellowing of the skin, sclera and mucous membranes in the neonatal period, also known as neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. The cause of the disease is special and complex. In severe cases, it can cause bilirubin encephalopathy (kernicterus), which often leads to death and serious sequelae. Neonatal jaundice is generally divided into two categories: physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice is a normal physiological phenomenon. Due to the metabolic characteristics of neonatal bilirubin, about 60% of full-term infants and more than 80% of premature infants may develop jaundice 3-5 days after birth, but the general condition is good. The jaundice of full-term infants will disappear within 14 days, and the jaundice of premature infants may be delayed to 3-4 weeks for complete disappearance. Pathological jaundice is abnormal and is generally related to the following factors:

① Bacterial infection, neonatal sepsis and viral infection such as hepatitis A virus, hepatitis B virus, cytomegalovirus, etc.; ② Neonatal hemolytic disease; ③ Congenital biliary atresia and common bile duct cyst; ④ Breast milk jaundice, jaundice usually appears 4-7 days after birth, reaches a peak at 2-3 weeks, and bilirubin will decrease 1-3 days after stopping breastfeeding. If there is no obvious decrease in 3 days, breast milk jaundice can be ruled out; ⑤ Other factors such as genetic diseases, drug-induced jaundice, etc. Pathological jaundice should be considered in newborns when any of the following conditions occur: jaundice appears too early (appears within 24 hours after birth); jaundice is severe or progresses rapidly; jaundice lasts for a long time (more than 2 weeks in full-term infants and more than 4 weeks in premature infants); jaundice subsides and reappears. Pathological jaundice caused by any reason should be identified and treated, especially for premature infants under 1 week old and children with severe hypoxia, acidosis, intracranial lesions, and severe infections. Active treatment must be given as soon as possible to avoid adverse consequences.

Jaundice is a normal phenomenon and parents do not need to worry too much. However, the condition of each newborn is different. If the condition is serious, you must go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time. For newborns, more attention should be paid to observing their condition. We have introduced this situation in detail above, and hope it will be helpful to everyone. Don't panic when you encounter a situation.