Patient's question:
Medical Description: A newborn baby who is one month old, the skin is still noticeably yellow. I went for a check-up, and the hospital said the jaundice level is high. My baby is breastfed, and he hasn't had a bowel movement for the past two days. His breathing is uneven, sometimes heavy and sometimes light.History of Treatment and Effect: No treatment has been administered. The doctor suggested waiting and seeing.
Desired Help: I want a complete treatment and weaning. The little one doesn't drink formula at all, not even a sip.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, it has been two months and it's still a bit yellow, which indicates pathological jaundice. You should have your baby tested for jaundice levels at the hospital. If the levels are high, you must take Yinzhihuang and Mamai Ai. Sunlight exposure can also help reduce jaundice.It is recommended to take your baby to the pediatric department of the hospital for examination and have their blood tested for bilirubin. After confirmation, symptomatic treatment should be administered.
It is recommended to visit the neonatal department of the hospital and have the doctor conduct tests to rule out the possibility of pathological jaundice. Then, targeted treatment can be provided.
It is recommended to take your child to the pediatric department of the hospital for examination. If the jaundice index is high, phototherapy can be used for treatment.