Patient's question:
My child was born prematurely at 35+4 weeks. Biochemical test results showed elevated hemoglobin levels: TBIL 139.28 umol/L, DBIL 9.10 umol/L, and IBIL 130.19 umol/L. The indirect bilirubin level was significantly high. The doctor administered an 8-mL equivalent exchange transfusion treatment. However, the child's body is still quite red. What could be the cause of this issue? Is the doctor's treatment effective? How should further treatment be managed? Thank you!Additional Question: If no further exchange transfusion treatment is performed, will this symptom naturally disappear over time?
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello, there are quite a few types of jaundice, such as hemolysis, liver damage, and biliary obstruction, all of which can cause an increase in bilirubin,Advice: Therefore, it manifests as jaundice, which is a common phenomenon in infants and young children and does not need to be overly worried about.