Patient's question:
My baby has a jaundice level of 19 since her birth. She is 13 days old, and her jaundice level was 15. But today, when I checked, it was 16. Today, she was admitted to the hospital, but when I went to the neonatal ward, the reading was back to 19. I just want to ask, is this level too high? How many days would it take if blue light treatment is needed?Doctor's answer:
If a mother's newborn's jaundice level is below 12.9, it may indicate a pathological jaundice condition. Most newborn jaundice fades within half a month. According to your description, your baby is now 13 days old, and the jaundice level is quite high. Hospital phototherapy should be administered, with the duration of phototherapy determined based on the baby's jaundice fading condition. The above advice is for the question "Doctor, my baby's jaundice level is 19 since birth." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!