Patient's question:
After the little one was born, he had jaundice on his face. The doctor then said to wait and see, as it would go away on its own. Now, the little one is two months old, and his face is still a bit yellow. We went to a nearby hospital for a check-up, and the measured value was 18. Please advise on what to do about newborn jaundice with a level of 18.Doctor's answer:
Hello. Neonatal jaundice is caused by factors related to abnormal metabolism of bilirubin in the body. Currently, if the baby's jaundice level reaches 18, this is a relatively high value and requires hospitalization for treatment, such as blue light therapy or oral medication. It is recommended that the baby undergo active tests to rule out the possibility of pathological jaundice. It is important to actively follow the doctor's instructions for treatment.