Patient's question:
I am 26 years old this year. Today I gave birth to a baby. The first two days after birth were fine. On the third day, the doctor said there was a bit of jaundice. His jaundice level was 18.6. I felt a bit worried when I heard this. I would like to ask, is a newborn jaundice level of 18.6 serious?Doctor's answer:
If the newborn jaundice level is 18.6, it is still relatively high. Newborns will experience a jaundice period after birth. The jaundice level typically rises 2-3 days after birth and subsides within 2-3 weeks. It is recommended to closely monitor the newborn's jaundice level during this period. If the level continues to rise, it is advisable to identify the cause of jaundice, such as hemolytic disease, gallbladder abnormalities, or inflammatory infections. Only through targeted treatment can jaundice be completely resolved by taking anti-jaundice medications.