Patient's question:
When visiting, the jaundice level was 20.06. First day of stopping breastfeeding. 17.3. Third day of stopping breastfeeding, 16.9. Will the jaundice go down on its own without medication? The baby was normal from the first to the eighth day after birth. Now the baby is 32 days old, eating, drinking, and sleeping well. Bowel and urine are normal. Is this jaundice severe? Is it very severe? If it doesn't drop significantly tomorrow, will hospitalization be necessary?Doctor's answer:
This consideration of pathological jaundice should take into account the possibility of breast milk jaundice, and it is recommended to focus on stopping breastfeeding. In this case, most patients need to be hospitalized for close observation and treatment. It is best to undergo blue light therapy for five to seven days, and then discharge after improvement.The above suggestions are for the issue of "jaundice level of 20.06 when visiting the hospital." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!