Patient's question:
My baby just arrived in the world, and soon after, it wasn't long—just three or four days—that I noticed the jaundice seemed a bit high. It also seems that medication might not be allowed. I've been so worried that I can't sleep at all. I'm concerned about the high level of jaundice in newborns—18 what should I do?Doctor's answer:
The jaundice index is still a bit high. Neonatal jaundice is one of the common manifestations during the neonatal period. The more serious consequences of neonatal jaundice are bilirubin encephalopathy, which can lead to intellectual development disorders and hearing impairment. It is necessary to see a pediatrician, undergo blue light therapy, and check the cause of jaundice. If it is caused by infection, anti-inflammatory treatment is also required to promote metabolism. This condition can be divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Based on the current situation, the jaundice index is 18 mg/dL, which is considered pathological jaundice and requires blue light therapy to reduce jaundice.