Patient's question:
A newborn born 6 weeks premature has been in the incubator for a week, but their total bilirubin level is still 201, indicating severe jaundice. Please ask: Is high jaundice in newborns always pathological jaundice?Doctor's answer:
The skin jaundice reappeared early and faded slowly. Currently, the severity of skin jaundice is high, and blue light therapy needs to be implemented. The blue light purchased at home has poor efficacy and does not fade well. Focus on blue light therapy in the hospital, and albumin treatment may be necessary if needed. Monitor the data on skin jaundice and pay attention to the blood bilirubin level. Patients facing the harm of neonatal jaundice should promptly follow the symptomatic treatment principle and not avoid seeking medical attention. If neonatal jaundice does not improve with treatment, the treatment plan should be adjusted promptly.