Patient's question:
The baby was born at 1 PM on the 26th. On the third day in the morning, the jaundice level measured via transcutaneous bilirubin test was 6.1. The doctor didn't prescribe any medication. When the jaundice level was measured again in the morning on the third day, it was over 27. The baby was taken directly to the neonatal department for blue light treatment. It's still not visible now. Is this okay?Question: What should be done if a newborn has high jaundice levels?
Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice, this clinical diagnosis of the disease, is currently believed to be related to various infections, liver and biliary diseases, biliary malformations, breast milk jaundice, hemolytic diseases, and so on. Based on the current condition of the child, it is still in this situation. It is best to check the cause and treat accordingly. Additionally, you can also come for follow-up treatment. For the patient, if the neonatal jaundice condition is severe, timely symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication should be administered. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of neonatal jaundice. In addition, the patient needs to maintain a positive mood to avoid worsening the condition. It is hoped that the answers to the above questions can help everyone. Thank you.