56-day-old infant with jaundice appearing early and resolving slowly: What should be done?

Patient's question:

Patient Age:
My son is 56 days old.
Detailed Condition:
Jaundice began on the second day after birth (less than 24 hours). At its worst, the baby had jaundice all over the body, including the palms (but not the soles).
Current General Condition:
Now the baby is over 50 days old, and the jaundice hasn’t completely resolved. The sclera is still yellow, the face is yellow, and the palms are no longer yellow. The skin on the body may still be slightly yellow. The baby is breastfed, feeds well, and occasionally has symptoms of spitting up or choking.
History of Diagnosis and Treatment, as well as Effectiveness:
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Doctor's answer:

Hello, based on the description of the situation, since the current blood type is AB, it is possible to rule out the possibility of hemolysis, and it is basically not necessary to perform the Coombs test. The type of jaundice cannot be determined specifically, but it can be observed first. The smile and walking reflexes are also within the normal range. The child is affected by physiological jaundice of newborns, so the mother must take the child to the hospital for timely medical treatment to avoid blindly using small advertisements drugs. It is necessary to use medication reasonably. For parents, it is important to pay timely attention to the child's condition and try their best to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.

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