Patient's question:
The baby is ten days old, and the jaundice level is as high as 28. The doctor recommended blue light therapy, but I believe it's caused by breastfeeding because I have postpartum hypertension and am taking blood pressure medication. Please ask: How should high jaundice levels in newborns be treated?Doctor's answer:
A newborn baby has developed jaundice again. It is necessary to identify the cause of jaundice before treatment. If jaundice reappears within 24 hours after birth, consider hemolysis, elevated direct bilirubin, viral infection, or liver and biliary diseases. There is also familial jaundice. If it is breast milk jaundice, stopping breastfeeding for 3 days can significantly improve jaundice. If jaundice fluctuates with bilirubin levels rising and falling, further detailed examination is required. For severe cases of neonatal jaundice, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. Treatment should be based on the doctor's advice, and medication should not be used blindly to avoid worsening the condition. The above opinions are for reference only. It is hoped that the above answer can help you. Thank you.