Patient's question:
Baby is 14 days old, born via C-section. At birth, they inhaled amniotic fluid, resulting in aspiration pneumonia. On the fifth day, their jaundice level was measured at 16.5. They were then transferred to pediatrics for two days of blue light treatment and intravenous therapy for pneumonia, staying in the hospital for five days. Now, it has been noticed that their face is slightly yellow again. Will newborn jaundice recur after treatment?Doctor's answer:
A two-month-old baby with jaundice may experience recurrent episodes, which may be related to infection, breastfeeding, and other factors. It is recommended to visit a local small hospital for follow-up and assess the bilirubin index. If the bilirubin index is too high, medication or blue light therapy may still be needed. It is recommended to use blue light therapy, as it has minimal impact on the baby. Physiological jaundice is most likely to occur 2-3 days after birth. Premature infants have delayed peak periods at 5-7 days, 10-14 days, and 3-4 weeks. It is recommended that local doctors cooperate in the treatment and not use medication arbitrarily.