Patient's question:
The baby is 18 days old, and jaundice began on the third day of birth. The highest level was on the 11th day when the neck was around 16:00, and the highest value has been around 12 since then. Today, the monitored data value has dropped to around 14. During this period, the baby has been given Yinzhihuang, Beifida, probiotics, and glucose. I don’t know if this is physiological jaundice, pathological jaundice, or breast milk jaundice. Now, I’m considering stopping breastfeeding to see if it works. The child also has intestinal gas. I don’t know if it’s okay to switch to formula milk.Doctor's answer:
This situation is likely pathological, as physiological jaundice usually does not last more than a week. It is recommended that the hospital conduct a thorough examination and treatment. The hospital should carefully check to identify the cause and provide treatment. Pay attention to keeping the child warm, and consider abdominal massage. If the child is formula-fed, you can switch to a hypoallergenic protein formula.The above advice is for the question "What should I do if my baby has jaundice since the third day of birth?" and is hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!