How to treat jaundice in newborn babies

Newborn jaundice is generally caused by poor bilirubin metabolism and can be treated with phototherapy, drug therapy, and exchange transfusion. Details are as follows:

1. Phototherapy: When neonatal jaundice is mild or moderate, phototherapy is often used for treatment. Phototherapy uses a specific wavelength of blue light to irradiate the baby's skin to promote the metabolism and excretion of bilirubin. It is suitable for newborn babies with jaundice with low bilirubin levels and no other complications.

2. Drug treatment: In certain cases, such as when jaundice lasts for a long time or when severe jaundice leads to other complications, drug treatment may be considered. Drug treatment generally uses drugs based on ethambutol to relieve jaundice by promoting the excretion of bilirubin. It is suitable for cases where jaundice lasts for a long time, bilirubin levels are high, or there are other complications.

3. Exchange transfusion therapy: When jaundice is severe and accompanied by other complications, such as anemia or brain damage, exchange transfusion therapy may be required. Exchange transfusion therapy replaces the blood with excessive bilirubin in the newborn's body to reduce the bilirubin load. It is suitable for cases where jaundice is severe and accompanied by other serious complications.

In addition to the relatively common treatments mentioned above, there are other treatments, such as herbal therapy, Chinese massage, etc., which are suitable for specific situations, such as family conditions or contraindications to phototherapy, drug therapy, etc. However, the efficacy and safety of these treatments still need further research and evidence support. Therefore, when treating neonatal jaundice, the appropriate treatment should be selected according to the specific situation and should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.