Patient's question:
The baby is just 5 days old. Today, I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the jaundice skin test value was 20.4, with a total bilirubin level in the blood of 324. Today, I was admitted to the hospital for blue light therapy and medication.1. I want to know if the child will recover after treatment?
2. How many days will it take to recover?
3. The mother of the child is type B blood, not type O. What is the reason for the jaundice?
There are three small questions in total. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
The baby will definitely recover from neonatal jaundice through blue light treatment and medication. Physiological jaundice typically appears 2-3 days after birth, peaks between 5-7 days, and returns to normal within 7-10 days. Due to abnormal bilirubin metabolism, it leads to a decrease in bilirubin levels in the blood, resulting in symptoms characterized by yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. This could be related to breast milk jaundice or indigestion. Since the baby does not have hemolytic disease, blue light treatment along with Changl kang probiotics and Yin Chen Huang for symptomatic treatment can fully heal the condition.The above advice is for the question "The baby is 5 days old and the jaundice level measured by the skin test at the hospital today is 20." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!