Patient's question:
My baby is a premature child, and I was very worried about the child's condition from the beginning. Recently, the child has appeared with this series of conditions, and I am also very worried, afraid that the child will become worse. Please ask, is a bilirubin level of 20.3 normal and serious?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, the common cause of pathological jaundice in babies is breast milk jaundice. Treatment generally takes 7 days, and the baby has been treated for 3 days. The baby is still yellow, so it is recommended to continue with phototherapy to reduce jaundice. If necessary, stop breastfeeding for 3 days. I haven't heard of the newborn hearing screening. After 45 days, the hospital will notify you of a follow-up visit. If it still hasn't passed, it can basically be diagnosed. You need to go to the hospital for a comprehensive hearing test to determine the baby's hearing loss. After diagnosis, the doctor will provide intervention methods based on the baby's condition, such as wearing hearing aids or getting a cochlear implant.