Patient's question:
The baby has jaundice at about 15, born about 8 days ago, and is being treated in the hospital. After discharge, breastfeeding for 4 days, the baby was taken back to the hospital for a follow-up check-up due to high jaundice, and there were blisters on the head. The baby's urine is slightly white, and the baby is treated in the hospital for another 6 days. The hospital's detailed examination shows that the baby's direct bilirubin is high. What is the reason?Doctor's answer:
If the baby has jaundice and high bilirubin levels, and it is based on direct bilirubin, this should raise suspicion of congenital biliary atresia or congenital abnormal development of the bile ducts. This should be evaluated by pediatric surgery to determine the appropriate surgical treatment. That concludes the introduction to "How to remove jaundice when a child has a bilirubin level of around 15 at about 8 days old?" Finally, we wish the patient a speedy recovery and a healthy life.