Physiological jaundice appears after 24 hours, peaks on days 3 to 5, and clears by two weeks. Jaundice appearing within the first 24 hours, spreading to the palms and soles, or persisting beyond two weeks always requires bilirubin measurement - seek same-day paediatric assessment.
Written by Dr. Rajendra Pathak, MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), Senior Consultant Paediatrician and Founder-Director, Vatsalya Children's Hospital, Mahavir Road, Orderly Bazar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002. 40+ years, 10,000+ patients. Phone: +91 9838585111.
