Patient's question:
Baby is 5 days old. On the third day, it was noticed that the baby's complexion was yellow. The bilirubin level was tested at 10.5 on the afternoon of the third day, 11.2 on the morning of the fourth day, and 12.5 on the afternoon of the fourth day. Then, the baby was given Yinzhihuang, and the bilirubin level was measured at 10.6 in the afternoon. On the morning of the fifth day, the bilirubin level was measured at 13.6, and blood tests were conducted in the afternoon. The bilirubin level was 278. The doctor recommended blue light treatment. My wife was upset.Doctor's answer:
The baby is 5 days old. On the third day, it was noticed that the baby's complexion was yellow, and Yinzhihuang was given to the child. The doctor recommended blue light therapy, so it should be done. The blue light therapy worked very well, and the jaundice subsided quickly, so there is no need to worry. Feed the baby more milk, drink more water, and get some sun, all of which can help reduce jaundice. The above is advice on the question "The baby is 5 days old and noticed yellow complexion on the third day, should we do blue light therapy?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!