What are the signs that neonatal jaundice has subsided?
Neonatal jaundice is one of the common diseases of newborns. Timely treatment is required after the symptoms of jaundice appear. However, the cure of neonatal jaundice does not mean that it disappears, and it will take some time to gradually subside. So, what are the signs that neonatal jaundice has subsided?
The color of jaundice gradually fades
The main symptom of neonatal jaundice is yellowing of the skin and eyes. However, as treatment progresses, the color of jaundice will gradually become lighter and eventually disappear completely. Generally speaking, jaundice will gradually disappear within the first 3 to 7 days after birth, and may last up to 2 weeks. If the color of jaundice fades slowly, you need to seek medical attention promptly.
In addition, the resolution of jaundice symptoms is a gradual process and cannot be fully recovered overnight. The baby\’s body needs to continuously repair itself. Therefore, during this process, mothers need to keep in touch with their doctors to track and monitor changes in jaundice.
The color of urine and feces returns to normal
In neonatal jaundice, urine and feces will turn yellow. After treatment, as the color of jaundice subsides, the color of your baby\’s urine and stool will gradually return to normal. This can serve as another sign that jaundice is resolving.
The color of your baby\’s urine will gradually change from yellow to colorless or light yellow, and the color of your baby\’s stool will also change from yellow to green or brown. If your baby\’s urine or stool is still yellowish in color, you need to seek medical attention promptly, as this may mean that the jaundice has not fully recovered.
Body weight gain
Your baby may lose weight due to jaundice during treatment, but will usually gain the weight back as the jaundice subsides and food is gradually increased. Therefore, your baby\’s weight gain is another sign that neonatal jaundice has subsided.
However, it should be noted that babies\’ body weight growth varies, and you should not rely on this sign alone to determine whether jaundice has disappeared. The best way is to make a comprehensive judgment combined with other signs.
The overall condition of the baby has improved
In addition to the above symptoms, the disappearance of jaundice is also reflected in the overall condition, such as the baby crying more forcefully, moving easily, sleeping well, and having a stable body temperature. These can serve as another sign that jaundice is resolving.
When the baby\’s overall condition gradually returns to normal, it means that the baby\’s body is gradually recovering and the jaundice is gradually disappearing. Therefore, mothers should comprehensively observe the baby\’s overall condition to determine whether the jaundice has subsided.
Summary
Neonatal jaundice can be treated through a variety of methods, but it will take time for the baby\’s body to gradually recover after treatment. Under normal circumstances, signs of jaundice resolution include gradual fading of jaundice color, return to normal color of urine and feces, increase in body weight, and improvement in the baby\’s overall condition. Mothers need to communicate closely with their doctors and make comprehensive judgments based on various signs to ensure the health of their babies.
