How to reduce jaundice faster in children? How much is normal?

If a child's jaundice level is high, especially if accompanied by poor spirits or other abnormal symptoms, he or she should seek medical attention as soon as possible and be evaluated and treated by a professional doctor.

Jaundice is caused by elevated bilirubin levels in the blood, and is generally manifested as yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. Neonatal jaundice is divided into physiological and pathological types. Physiological jaundice is common, mostly appearing 2 to 3 days after birth, reaching its peak on the 4th to 5th day, and usually does not require special treatment and will gradually subside within 7 to 14 days. If it is pathological jaundice, such as early onset, long duration, or severe jaundice, it needs to be taken seriously.

To help your baby get rid of jaundice, you can try several simple methods. In the case of mild to moderate physiological jaundice, make sure your baby gets enough breast milk or formula milk to metabolize the bilirubin in the body by increasing urination and defecation; moderate sun exposure can also have a certain effect, but remember to avoid strong sunlight to avoid sunburn. If it is pathological jaundice that is professionally diagnosed and requires phototherapy, it needs to be treated under the guidance of a doctor. Severe jaundice may also be corrected with medication or exchange transfusion therapy.

Parents should pay attention to changes in their children's jaundice, such as whether the skin color darkens, whether there are abnormal symptoms such as decreased appetite and weak crying. If the jaundice value is high for a long time or subsides slowly, do not treat it yourself, and go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible. The serum bilirubin value is usually below 12.9mg/dL in the neonatal period, which is within the normal range. The specific situation requires a comprehensive judgment by the doctor.