What is the normal range of jaundice in children?

Jaundice is a common physiological phenomenon in the neonatal period and is also the focus of concern for many new parents. Understanding the normal range of jaundice in children is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment of neonatal jaundice.

1. Normal range: The normal range of jaundice in children is usually measured by serum bilirubin levels. In medicine, if the serum bilirubin level of a full-term newborn does not exceed 221μmol/L12.9mg/dl, it is generally considered physiological jaundice, which is one of the normal physiological phenomena of newborns. This type of jaundice usually appears 2 to 3 days after birth, reaches a peak 4 to 6 days later, and then gradually subsides, and will not have adverse effects on the baby's health.

2. Hazards: If the serum bilirubin level exceeds the above range, it may indicate the presence of pathological jaundice. Pathological jaundice may be caused by a variety of reasons, including but not limited to hemolysis caused by maternal and fetal blood type incompatibility, infection, liver disease or biliary atresia. This type of jaundice requires medical intervention to avoid possible complications such as bilirubin encephalopathy.

3. Nursing: For physiological jaundice, parents can increase the frequency of feeding and promote the baby's defecation and urination, which helps the excretion of bilirubin. At the same time, proper sunlight exposure can also help reduce bilirubin levels, but care should be taken to avoid strong sunlight at noon to avoid sunburn.

Understanding the normal range of jaundice in children is essential parenting knowledge for every parent. Scientific observation and proper care can provide strong protection for the healthy growth of the baby. When facing the problem of jaundice, neither panic nor take it lightly, and respond rationally is the attitude that every responsible parent should have.