Patient's question:
Today is the fifth day since my baby was born. I went to the hospital for a check-up and found that the jaundice index was 290. The doctor who treated me recommended hospitalization for blue light therapy. I took many medications, but they didn't seem to work very well. Is a newborn jaundice index of 290 serious?Doctor's answer:
This disease is very serious. According to the baby's jaundice index, the baby should be classified as pathological jaundice. If the jaundice index is too high, it may cause the risk of bilirubin encephalopathy, so timely symptomatic treatment should be administered. The baby's jaundice is a bit high. It is recommended that the baby be exposed to sunlight during the day when taking the baby to the hospital for UV photography. As long as the jaundice index can be reduced in a timely manner, it is okay, and the appetite will gradually recover.