Jaundice is a common condition in newborns, occurring in up to 70% of newborns. Jaundice usually occurs on the 2nd-3rd day and usually disappears within 3 weeks after birth. If the jaundice level is higher than normal, it can harm the baby’s brain. The baby may become lethargic, suckle less, and if the jaundice is severe, may have convulsions and permanent brain damage.
However, parents can observe their baby’s jaundice by seeing the yellowness on the skin and conjunctiva, which will start on the face first. If the yellowness increases, it will spread to the body, arms, and legs.
Treatment for infant jaundice can be divid according to the cause and severity of the disease as follows:
Mild jaundice in healthy infants does not require any treatment. Initial care may include frequent feedings, as the infant’s liver can regulate bilirubin levels to the proper level within a few days.
Feed your baby at least 8-12 times a day to get enough nutrition. For babies who are fed formula , they should drink about 30-60 ml of milk every 2-3 hours during the first week after birth. Drinking milk will make your baby have more frequent stools, which will help get rid of excess bilirubin and reduce jaundice.
Moderate jaundice is treat with phototherapy. The baby is dress in a diaper and eye protection to allow the light to reach the skin เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย. The duration of the phototherapy depends on the bilirubin level. This helps the liver break down the bilirubin, bringing the baby’s blood bilirubin level down to a safe level.
Severe jaundice may be treat with multiple light treatments at the same time. If the baby has a different blood type than the mother, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) may also be given. If the baby does not respond to other treatments, blood transfusions may be needed to lower the binribin level in the blood and dilute the mother’s antibodies in the baby’s blood.
In addition, treating infant jaundice by drinking plenty of water because water does not help reduce the yellow substance and exposing infants to sunlight cannot help cure or improve infant jaundice. Therefore, infants with jaundice should receive proper treatment only at the hospital.