Patient's question:
A newborn baby is 28 days old. At birth, a careful examination showed no jaundice, but a few days after discharge, the child's sclera turned yellow, and it has remained that way for these past few days. Today, the child was taken to the hospital for a urine test, and the results are as follows. The doctor only told you to expose the baby to blue light. Is the jaundice level really high? Should the child be hospitalized for blue light treatment or given medication instead?Doctor's answer:
Dear Inquirer,The results have been carefully reviewed, and it is confirmed that the jaundice index is high, requiring hospitalization for treatment to identify the underlying cause. It is recommended to follow the doctor's advice and undergo blue light therapy during hospitalization. Taking Yinzhihuang orally is also an option, but it may not be convenient for a very young child.
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