Patient's question:
A newborn has a yellow complexion, but their hands and feet are not yellow. The sclera has been yellow for 8 days. Is it necessary to receive blue light treatment if the newborn's jaundice level is 13?Doctor's answer:
The severity of bilirubin harm in newborn babies and the need for intervention require reference to gestational age, of course, as well as reference to bilirubin levels. If the baby is only a day or two old, it is necessary to be hospitalized promptly for blue light treatment. If the baby is born after one week, this value can be managed with oral medication and close observation. Baby children are the flowers of the motherland, and parents must not neglect the health of their children. If any abnormalities are observed in the child's body, it is essential to seek medical attention as soon as possible to nip the disease in the bud.