Newborn jaundice on the 8th day, skin jaundice index 16

Patient's question:

40 weeks gestation newborn delivered via cesarean section developed jaundice 2 days later. Skin jaundice index 12. On the 8th day, the skin jaundice index was 16 on the head and face, and 17 on the chest.

Doctor's answer:

This will require a comprehensive check-up at the hospital. The frequency and severity of the twitching in your hands and feet could be caused by many factors, and the instability in walking cannot be determined solely based on your statement.

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