Does Yinzhihuang have any effect on infants with severe jaundice?

When the baby has high jaundice, drinking Yinzhihuang Granules may have a certain effect, but it is not applicable in all cases. For pathological jaundice, timely medical treatment is required to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment. For jaundice, in order to better treat the symptoms, the type of jaundice (physiological or pathological) and the specific cause should be identified first, and then the appropriate treatment plan should be selected according to the doctor's guidance.

1) Analysis of common causes of infant jaundice

- Physiological jaundice: It usually occurs on the 2nd to 3rd day after birth, and occurs in about half of full-term infants and most premature infants. This is because the liver function of newborns is not fully mature and cannot quickly metabolize bilirubin in the body. Usually no special intervention is required and it can disappear on its own.

-Pathological jaundice: usually begins within 24 hours of birth, manifested as severe jaundice or long-term jaundice. Common causes include maternal and fetal blood type incompatibility, hemolysis, neonatal infection, biliary atresia, etc. In this case, medical treatment should be sought promptly.

- Mixed factors: Some breastfed infants may develop breast milk jaundice due to increased bilirubin caused by certain components in breast milk. This is usually temporary and does not require excessive concern.

2) Effects and applications of Yinzhihuang Granules

Yinzhihuang Granule is a Chinese patent medicine that has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, soothing the liver and promoting bile secretion. It is often used clinically as an auxiliary treatment for mild jaundice in infants. However, the following points should be noted:

-Can be used as an aid for mild jaundice: In physiological jaundice, when bilirubin is elevated but the baby is in good health, Yinzhihuang Granules can be used in appropriate amounts under the guidance of a doctor.

- Do not abuse: Some ingredients in Yinzhihuang Granules may irritate the delicate digestive tract of babies, easily causing diarrhea, allergies and other discomforts. You must follow the doctor's advice and avoid using it on your own.

- Not recommended for pathological jaundice: If the bilirubin level is high due to pathological jaundice, Yinzhihuang alone cannot cure the disease and more precise treatment is required, such as phototherapy or more in-depth treatment of the cause.

3) Other treatments and care methods for infant jaundice

-Phototherapy: For babies with moderate to severe jaundice, blue light irradiation is an effective treatment method that can quickly reduce serum bilirubin. It needs to be carried out under hospital equipment and monitored by medical staff.

- Exchange transfusion: If bilirubin is high to a certain level and phototherapy is ineffective, or if hemolysis occurs and is life-threatening, exchange transfusion may be required.

-Breastfeeding and feeding adjustments: Good feeding habits can help promote bilirubin excretion. For breastfed babies with physiological jaundice, you can try to increase the frequency of feeding; if it is breast milk jaundice, the doctor may recommend stopping breastfeeding for 1~2 days.

- Choose Chinese medicine with caution: If you need to use Chinese medicine as an auxiliary, such as Yinzhihuang Granules, it is recommended to consult a doctor first to evaluate the baby's indications and risks.

If the baby has high jaundice, the cause must be identified first and then symptomatic treatment should be given. Do not blindly rely on Yinzhihuang. If parents find that the baby's skin and sclera are obviously yellow and the mental state is not good, they should seek medical attention immediately to avoid delaying treatment. It is especially important for parents to pay attention to the baby's feeding and defecation in daily life and observe the progress of jaundice in time.