Patient's question:
A female baby was born 17 days ago. Around the 6th day, her jaundice level peaked at 16.4, but by the 7th day, it dropped to 10. However, from the 7th day to today, it has been fluctuating between 9 and 10. Currently, her eating, sleeping, and bowel movements are all normal. During the peak jaundice period, she was given Yinzhihuang for three days, but it was later said to be harmful to the stomach, so it was stopped. Instead, she is now taking probiotics twice a day. Could it be pathological jaundice? Besides the scalp hematoma on her head, would it interfere with the jaundice? She has been exclusively breastfed since the 5th day of birth. Should I stop breastfeeding for two days to see if it helps? Or is there a better way to reduce jaundice? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
According to your description of your child's condition, the child's jaundice level is still quite high. You can take Yinzhihuang oral liquid to reduce jaundice. If it doesn't work after taking it for three days, you can undergo blue light therapy. My suggestion is that the child's jaundice level is still quite high, and it is related to the scalp hematoma. You can take Yinzhihuang oral liquid to reduce jaundice. If it doesn't work after taking it for three days, you can undergo blue light therapy.The above advice is for the question "Female baby born for 17 days, jaundice level rose to about 16 on the 6th day." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!