Patient's question:
After the baby was born, on the third day in the morning, jaundice reappeared with a reading of 13.9, and at night it was 15.3. Medication was prescribed, and the baby was given more fluids. On the fourth day in the morning, the reading was 15.1. I thought it had decreased, so we didn't stay in the hospital and took the medication home to take. Two days later, a follow-up test showed a level of 22, and the baby was admitted to the hospital for blue light treatment. A few hours later, the doctor said they were worried that a drop in jaundice during the process could lead to cerebral palsy. They checked the baby's albumin levels, which were a bit low, and asked if they should administer albumin. However, they told us we would have to bear the risk of blood-borne infections alone, such as HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis. They asked how high the jaundice level would need to be to cause cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Since bilirubin is a small-molecule substance, it can easily cross the blood-brain barrier and cause bilirubin encephalopathy. When the jaundice level is below 15, the risk of recurrence is enhanced. Albumin can bind to bilirubin and effectively prevent the recurrence of encephalopathy.That concludes the introduction to "What should I do if my baby has high jaundice at 13.9 on the third day after birth?" Finally, we wish the patient a speedy recovery and a healthy life.