What should I do if the bilirubin level rises after stopping the blue light treatment for infant jaundice?

Patient's question:

The child has been born for 14 days, and jaundice has not subsided for a long time. After 7 days of treatment, it reached the critical value for exchange transfusion. Blue light treatment has led to some decrease, but the rate of decline is very slow. Once the blue light treatment is stopped, the bilirubin level rises again. Both the child and the mother have blood type O. Tests have ruled out hemolytic disease. The child is now 14 days old and is being isolated for treatment in the hospital. Can you help analyze what might be the cause of this?

Doctor's answer:

Analysis of the condition: The child has jaundice on the face and needs treatment. You can take Yinqihuang Granules.
Advice: The weather is nice, so take the child outdoors to get some sun. Also, take Mamiai and drink some glucose water. Observe for a week.
The child is suffering from neonatal hemolytic disease, so the mother must take the child to the hospital immediately for treatment to avoid various misunderstandings. Timely symptomatic treatment is essential. For parents, it is important to provide the child with enough care and attention and to do everything possible to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.

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