Patient's question:
Appeared jaundice on the second day of birth. After twenty days, started drinking Gentian and Coptis. Drank it for about 3 times, stopped breastfeeding. The level dropped from 16.8 to 7.0, taking about 20 days in total. Blood was drawn in the middle, with elevated ALT and bilirubin levels, one of which was 62. Once the level dropped to 7.0, started drinking breast milk again and stopped the medication. However, after a few days, the child's jaundice returned to 9.2. The stool was yellow with curds.Doctor's answer:
1. Identify the cause and take appropriate treatment.2. Reduce serum bilirubin with blue light therapy; early feeding and maintaining bowel regularity.
3. Protect the liver, control infection, and avoid medications that are harmful to the liver or may cause hemolysis and jaundice.
4. Administer plasma and albumin appropriately to prevent bilirubin encephalopathy.
The child is affected by neonatal disease, so the mother must take the child to seek medical treatment immediately to avoid blindly using advertisements for drugs. Rational medication is necessary. For parents, it is essential to provide the child with enough care and attention and to do everything possible to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.