Patient's question:
The child was born at 37 weeks and 5 days, and it has been 10 days since birth. On the third day, jaundice reappeared, with the highest value reaching 22. After taking some medication for a few days, the measurement taken today is 20. What is the best treatment method to adopt? Only the face is yellow, and no other parts are affected.Doctor's answer:
Based on your description and photos, it is recommended to expose the baby to blue light. Once the jaundice level drops below 20, there is a risk of developing kernicterus. If kernicterus occurs again, the treatment effect will be poor, the consequences will be severe, and it is easy to leave behind sequelae such as intellectual disability, athetosis, hearing impairment, and tics.The above advice is for the question "the child was born at 37 weeks and 5 days." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!