Patient's question:
A newborn born prematurely 6 weeks ago has been in the incubator for a week, but their total bilirubin level is still 208, with severe jaundice. How can we address jaundice that hasn't subsided after half a month?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, a baby born half a month ago with a jaundice level of 12.9 on skin measurement is normal. It is recommended to give the baby more water, feed them frequently, and encourage the baby to have more bowel movements and urinate to excrete jaundice. You can also give the baby some Yinzhihuang oral liquid to help reduce jaundice. Neonatal jaundice is a condition that is not easily cured. Friends with this condition should maintain a positive attitude and face it with optimism. Only in this way can they improve their confidence in fighting neonatal jaundice and believe that they will definitely recover.