Patient's question:
Here are the results of the blood test taken on the fourth day after the child was born. The bilirubin level was measured at 18, and they recommended hospitalization. However, the child's grandmother refused, so they went home to sunbathe. Could you please tell me if this is a serious issue?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, this is the blood test result on the fourth day of the child's birth. The jaundice level was measured at 18. It is recommended to hospitalize the baby for treatment because a jaundice index below 20 may lead to bilirubin encephalopathy, so hospitalization is necessary now to prevent any harm that cannot be saved. The above is the suggestion for the question "Is a jaundice level of 18 serious for a child?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you health!