What should I do if my baby's eyes are a little yellow?

The body's resistance is very weak during this period, and any disease that occurs may cause serious harm to the child. Therefore, when a child is born, the family will carefully observe the child's health status. Some children have yellow eyes, and we take this situation very seriously. So, what should we do if the baby’s eyes are a little yellow? Let’s take a closer look at the solution to the problem of yellow eyes in children.

Neonatal jaundice is a special physiological phenomenon. Among normal newborns, about 50%-70% of infants will develop jaundice on the 2nd to 3rd day after birth. It usually first appears on the face and neck, then spreads to the trunk and limbs. The sclera may also be slightly yellowed. Generally, the jaundice becomes lighter in 7-10 days and disappears completely in about 2 weeks.

Jaundice is a common symptom and sign, which occurs due to increased serum bilirubin concentration caused by bilirubin metabolism disorders. Clinically, the sclera, mucous membranes, skin and other tissues are stained yellow. Because the sclera contains more elastin and has a stronger affinity with bilirubin, the yellowing of the sclera in patients with jaundice is often noticed first before the mucous membranes and skin. When the total serum bilirubin is between 17.1 and 34.2 μmol/L, but jaundice is not visible to the naked eye, it is called latent jaundice or subclinical jaundice. When the total blood bilirubin concentration exceeds 34.2 μmol/L, jaundice can be found clinically, which is also called overt jaundice.

Jaundice in premature babies can last longer, which is called physiological jaundice. Various acute and chronic diseases can aggravate and prolong physiological jaundice, so these diseases should be treated actively. If jaundice persists for more than two weeks, reappears or progressively worsens, and the serum bilirubin concentration exceeds 205.2mmol/L (12mg/dl), it is pathological jaundice and medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

The above is an introduction on what to do if your baby’s eyes are a little yellow. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. The yellow eyes of babies are usually caused by jaundice. It is best to go to a regular hospital for diagnosis. At the same time, family members should not worry too much. As long as the disease is diagnosed, good methods can be used for treatment. This is the most important thing.