Patient's question:
The baby's bilirubin level was measured at 12.8/13.2/13.1 at one month old. On the fifth day of birth, the bilirubin level was measured at 15.6/17.2/14.7. The baby was prescribed Yinzhihuang Granules and Maimai Ai, each in four packets. After four days of follow-up, the bilirubin level was 14.2/15.1/14.1. Four more days of Yinzhihuang Granules and Maimai Ai were prescribed. The baby has not been to the hospital since then. The current level is still high. Does the baby need to be under blue light treatment? Does the baby need to wean for several days?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice is generally more physiological. After the newborn begins to breathe, the red blood cells that were abundant in the womb are no longer needed and are therefore destroyed, producing more bilirubin. It usually subsides within 7-10 days. Premature infants, due to immature liver function, may take longer to recover.Advice: It is recommended to take Yinzhihuang oral liquid orally. If the condition is severe, phototherapy can be used. Further tests should be conducted to determine if it is pathological, as it may lead to cerebral palsy.