Patient's question:
Because I am a newborn, I also do not know when the illness occurred, which was the second day after birth. What kind of assistance is needed: Are there relatively stringent treatment methods?...Doctor's answer:
Hello, in this case, it is first necessary to speculate whether it is physiological jaundice or pathological jaundice. Most physiological jaundice appears 2 to 3 days after birth, becomes most pronounced on the 4th to 6th day, and usually disappears within 7 to 10 days for full-term infants. Premature infants may take longer, with the jaundice lasting until the 3rd to 4th week. If a newborn has any of the following characteristics, pathological jaundice should be considered:⑴ Reappearance of jaundice within 24 hours after birth;
⑵ Deep jaundice;
⑶ Rapid progression of jaundice, meaning it fades significantly within a day;
⑷ Prolonged duration of jaundice or recurrence of jaundice after it has faded.
Pathological jaundice is a sign of illness and requires timely treatment. If you are unsure about the recurring jaundice in your baby, it is recommended to consult a doctor to avoid delaying the condition.
Supportive Care:
- Consider phototherapy treatment
- Take some jaundice-reducing medication
- Take Yinzhihuang Granules
- If breastfeeding, it is advised to stop for three days and wait to see
The above suggestions are for the question, "Is it dangerous if a newborn has high bilirubin?" It is hoped that this will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!