Patient's question:
My baby was born via cesarean section on November 15th. A few days ago, the jaundice level was below 12. Yesterday it started to decrease, but today it went up to 19. The doctor recommended light therapy, saying it could interfere with brain intelligence development. Is it really that serious? Are there other treatment options besides light therapy?Doctor's answer:
In this case, it is best to hospitalize the newborn for the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia. If the jaundice level is too high, it may lead to bilirubin encephalopathy. Blue light therapy is very safe, so there is no need to worry. For patients who have undergone cesarean section, daily treatment is mainly symptomatic treatment. The patient can take many oral medications, supplemented by various vitamins, and pay attention to regular routines, avoiding long-term overtime and alcohol consumption.