neonatal jaundice safe value

Written by Li Jiao Yan
Neonatology
Updated on February 04, 2025
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Neonatal jaundice is one of the common symptoms during the newborn period; it can be a normal physiological phenomenon or an external manifestation of certain diseases. Generally, about 80% of full-term infants can be visibly seen having yellow-tinted skin. There is a normal range for monitoring jaundice. For full-term infants, this should not exceed 6 within the first 24 hours after birth, not exceed 9 within 48 hours, not exceed 12 within 72 hours, and not exceed 15 after 72 hours. If these values are exceeded, it is advisable to visit a hospital, where a pediatrician can conduct relevant examinations based on the infant’s specific condition. If pathological jaundice is diagnosed, timely intervention and treatment are necessary.

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Where to test for neonatal jaundice

Neonatal jaundice is one of the common symptoms during the newborn period. Generally, jaundice is monitored in hospitals after the baby is born. If the baby is discharged, jaundice still needs to be monitored. Normal physiological jaundice usually peaks around four to five days and subsides around ten days. If the baby's jaundice is higher than usual after discharge, more frequent monitoring is required. It is generally recommended that jaundice monitoring can be done at local community centers, maternal and child health hospitals, or people's hospitals with obstetrics and gynecology departments, where jaundice can typically be measured. The main test for jaundice is through transcutaneous bilirubin measurement. If the transcutaneous bilirubin measurement is high, it is necessary to confirm whether the bilirubin in the blood is high, which would require going to the hospital for a blood test and liver function test to determine the severity of the jaundice.

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How should a newborn with jaundice be sunbathed?

Neonatal jaundice is one of the most common symptoms in newborns, and it is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. In cases of physiological jaundice, the baby is generally in good condition, the onset does not occur very early, and the duration is not very long, generally requiring no special intervention. If the jaundice progresses more quickly, it usually peaks around the fourth or fifth day for normal babies. At this time, if parents are concerned, they can appropriately expose the baby to sunlight. Sunlight has a certain effect on reducing jaundice by irradiating the skin. It is generally required that the skin be exposed directly to the sun without going through glass, ideally when the sunlight is not too strong, the external air temperature is not too low, the wind is not too strong, and the weather is good. Generally, the baby should lie in the sun with skin exposed, and some may choose to lie on their backs, but it is important to protect the eyes from direct sunlight. Another method is to let the baby lie on their stomach to expose their back and buttocks to the sun. The duration of exposure should not be too long. If the skin shows obvious redness, it should be stopped immediately, as strong ultraviolet rays could potentially cause sunburn, which might lead to discomfort for the baby. Therefore, when exposing a newborn with jaundice to sunlight, parents should be careful not to overdo it, and also make sure the baby does not get too cold.

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neonatal jaundice subsidence time

Neonatal jaundice is a common phenomenon and a unique condition in newborns. If it is normal physiological jaundice, it generally subsides within two weeks for full-term infants born after 37 weeks. This means that after two weeks, the jaundice is essentially gone; the skin and eyes are no longer yellow, and bilirubin levels are typically below 6-7, which is considered normal. For premature infants, the jaundice generally clears within four weeks. If the jaundice persists longer, there might be some pathological factors involved, and it is advisable to visit a hospital for a thorough evaluation by a doctor to determine if any special treatment is needed.

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neonatal jaundice safe value

Neonatal jaundice is one of the common symptoms during the newborn period; it can be a normal physiological phenomenon or an external manifestation of certain diseases. Generally, about 80% of full-term infants can be visibly seen having yellow-tinted skin. There is a normal range for monitoring jaundice. For full-term infants, this should not exceed 6 within the first 24 hours after birth, not exceed 9 within 48 hours, not exceed 12 within 72 hours, and not exceed 15 after 72 hours. If these values are exceeded, it is advisable to visit a hospital, where a pediatrician can conduct relevant examinations based on the infant’s specific condition. If pathological jaundice is diagnosed, timely intervention and treatment are necessary.

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Causes of recurrent neonatal jaundice

Neonatal jaundice is one of the common symptoms during the newborn period, especially in early newborns. It can be a symptom that appears in the normal development process, or it may be a manifestation of certain diseases. Generally, neonatal jaundice is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Typically, physiological jaundice gradually increases to a certain level and then subsides, and does not recur. If the jaundice recurs, or if it significantly increases after decreasing, or reappears after subsiding, it is definitely pathological jaundice. Pathological jaundice has many possible causes, commonly including infections, hemolysis, or other genetic metabolic diseases, or some red blood cell disorders, all of which can affect the recurrence of jaundice. Therefore, if the jaundice recurs, it is advisable to visit a hospital. A neonatologist will conduct relevant examinations based on the baby's condition to confirm if it is pathological jaundice. The cause should be clearly identified for targeted treatment, followed by symptomatic treatment, and timely intervention is necessary.