Patient's question:
My baby was born on September 16th. Right after birth, due to the mother having gestational diabetes, the baby was admitted to the neonatal ward for blood sugar monitoring! The next day, the baby developed jaundice, and the doctor asked to keep the baby hospitalized. The baby underwent phototherapy for three days, after which the doctor said it was okay to be discharged, but medication treatment and regular follow-up were required. The baby's jaundice level was 12.1 at discharge. Today, the head measured 10.7, and the chest measured 11.2. Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
Hello, your child's condition is physiological jaundice. Through treatment, this value has dropped to the normal range, and such a situation allows for discharge. Under normal circumstances, the value measured through the skin should not exceed 13 to be considered normal. Therefore, your current situation allows for your child's discharge. Additionally, continuing treatment with medications like Mimi Ai can help prevent the jaundice from recurring.