Patient's question:
Discovered jaundice 3 days after birth. Currently on the 10th day with a jaundice level of 247. The baby is alert, responsive, and shows no abnormalities in lung and heart auscultation. Urination and defecation are normal.History of treatment and effectiveness: None.
What kind of help is needed: Please provide clear and valuable answers.
Doctor's answer:
0 days are in the physiological jaundice period. Currently, the standard is estimated to be <221 μmol/L for full-term infants and <256 μmol/L for preterm infants, which is believed to be physiological. The value of 247 is not considered severe, and phototherapy is relatively safe. The treatment goal is to prevent hyperbilirubinemia. If phototherapy is not desired, oral jaundice-reducing medication can be taken, and reexamination should be conducted at 2 weeks of age. If the reexamination value is still very high, treatment is required.