Physiological jaundice in newborns, children eat more and more rows, can promote intestinal power and reduce the absorption of bilirubin, is helpful to remove jaundice. If the jaundice is pathologic, it is necessary to consult a doctor for treatment.
Neonatal jaundice is mainly divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. For physiological jaundice, jaundice subsides 2 weeks after birth in full-term infants, and can be delayed to 3-4 weeks in preterm infants. During this period, the child can eat more and more, which can promote intestinal motility and reduce the absorption of bilirubin, which is helpful to remove jaundice.
However, for pathological jaundice, its causes are complex and diverse, such as abnormal red blood cell morphology, extravascular hemolysis, red blood cell enzyme defects, breastfeeding, etc., and need to target the cause of treatment to reduce jaundice.
If the newborn jaundice is serious, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to find out the cause and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment. You can’t just let your newborn eat more and more, so as not to delay treatment and cause adverse effects.