Physiological jaundice appears in most newborns at 3-4 days of life. A young mother notices yellowing of the baby's skin and eyeballs. Usually, the jaundice itself goes away during the first month of the baby's life. If yellowness persists, it is necessary to show the child to the pediatrician.
The norm is the indicator of bilirubin up to 26 μmol / l. If this figure is higher, the discharge of the mother with the baby is postponed for several days. Meanwhile, doctors are trying to reduce the bilirubin levels to an acceptable level.
In the maternity hospital, treatment with ultraviolet light (phototherapy) is mainly practiced. For this, special lamps are installed in the wards, under which the child is placed, be sure to put on glasses - a mask - over his eyes. After the course of "sunbathing" the child's skin turns white. The duration of the course depends on how much the current indicators of bilirubin exceed the norm.
Phototherapy is not the only way to combat physiological jaundice. This problem is completely solved at home. How to deal with jaundice at home? Let's look at some of the most popular treatments.
The sun is a source of ultraviolet radiation. Many pediatricians recommend putting the baby naked in the sun. But what if it's cold and cold outside? Wait for the first sunny day. Unfortunately, there is no other way out. Of course, the glass will take some ultraviolet radiation for itself, but the child will also get something. And this is quite enough if the bilirubin indicator exceeds the norm by only a couple of tens of units.
Some doctors advise giving the baby glucose to drink, which helps remove bilirubin from the baby's body.
To lower the level of bilirubin in the blood, doctors may prescribe treatment for the child with Smecta. This is motivated by the fact that bilirubin is excreted in the feces and urine. However, you need to be extremely careful, because if the dosage is incorrect, the child can become constipated. And it will be very, very problematic to solve a new problem.
Activated charcoal, in my opinion, copes best with jaundice. The tablet must be crushed, mixed with a small amount of boiled water and given to the child to drink. Repeat the procedure 3-4 times a day.
Corn silk is classified as a choleretic agent. With physiological jaundice, it is recommended to drink a decoction of them. And do not forget to give your child more often to drink plain boiled water in between feedings.
In any case, before starting self-treatment, consult your pediatrician!
