Patient's question:
My baby is 21 days old and the jaundice hasn't gone away yet. I am breastfeeding and have also been giving a little formula milk. The baby is eating and sleeping well, and the bowel movements are normal. This morning, the doctor at the hospital asked for a blood test. The results showed total bilirubin at 151, direct bilirubin at 9.1, and indirect bilirubin at 142. The doctor said to admit the baby for close observation. How serious is this? Or can medication lower it? Urgent!Doctor's answer:
Jaundice has not subsided for 21 days, suggesting pathological jaundice. There are many causes of jaundice in children. For example, pediatric hemolytic disease, pediatric spherocytosis, and perinatal diseases can both cause hyperbilirubinemia and bilirubin encephalopathy, as well as anemia, aspiration, and aspiration encephalopathy. These diseases and pathological changes can lead to brain damage in fetuses and children, which may result in cerebral palsy.Recommendation: It is best to hospitalize for close observation and treatment. Generally, if the condition is not severe, it will recover quickly. It is not recommended to take medication at home.