Jaundice in newborns or jaundice in babies is a very common phenomenon, occurring when high levels of bilirubin in the blood penetrate the skin and tissues, causing yellow skin and mucous membranes. Physiological jaundice in newborns occurs in almost all newborns and appears around the second day after birth.

Children with pathological jaundice should be taken to pediatric hospitals for examination and treatment as soon as possible. Severe forms of the disease cannot be ignored because if left untreated, they can cause serious complications. So how to detect jaundice in newborns? How long does it take for jaundice in newborns to go away?

Neonatal jaundice is common in premature babies, making it impossible for the excess bilirubin to metabolize, leading to jaundice. The more excess bilirubin, the longer the jaundice and hyperbilirubinemia in the baby lasts.

Jaundice in newborns 2-3 days after birth is quite common. Mostly in premature babies, the rate is about 30% in babies born at 40 weeks of pregnancy. Physiological jaundice in newborns will go away on its own within about 2 weeks, while pathological jaundice in newborns needs to be treated by a doctor.