What department does neonatal jaundice belong to?
Disease description:
I noticed that my baby's eyes look a bit yellow, and I'd like to go to the hospital to check for jaundice. Which department should I visit for newborn jaundice?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
Neonatal jaundice generally falls under the care of the neonatology department or pediatrics, but for specific information about which department to visit, it is advisable to consult the hospital's patient guidance desk. Neonatal jaundice is classified into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice typically presents only with yellowing of the skin and sclera, whereas pathological jaundice, in addition to skin and scleral yellowing, may also be accompanied by symptoms such as lethargy, vomiting, and poor feeding.
