Patient's question:
Patient Age: Four days old, just three days since birth. The doctor said there was jaundice and the baby was sent to the NICU. Today is the fourth day of birth, and the baby has been in the NICU for more than a day. I asked the doctor, who said it might be a bacterial infection and blood cultures are being performed. Since the medical records have not been received, I only had a few glimpses and remember some data. 1. The baby was admitted to the NICU when the jaundice index tested in the room was 14, and it showed 13 when tested in the corridor with bright light. 2. After being sent to the NICU, some tests were done. The white blood cell count was low at 5.49, total bilirubin was 220, liver tests were normal, enzymes were normal, body temperature was normal, and an intracranial ultrasound was also normal.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: After hearing your description, the main issue with your child is jaundice. Jaundice can be divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice.Advice: Your child's liver function and enzymes are normal, so it is likely physiological jaundice. However, some additional information is needed to confirm this. As for bacterial infection, it is relatively common in newborns and does not require excessive concern.
Doctor's questions:
1. Was your child a premature baby?
2. What are the blood types of you and your partner?