Patient's question:
The jaundice did not subside, and a nearby hospital's test results were 220-230, worsening. Blood tests showed that all indicators were relatively normal. The doctor at the hospital recommended hospitalization and blue light therapy. So, I would like to ask, what is the cause of the baby's jaundice that does not subside?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this parent. Usually, hospitals check bilirubin levels. If the levels are high and the baby has jaundice, it is recommended to go to the hospital for blue light therapy. It is not necessary to find out the cause in all cases. Typically, baby jaundice is due to increased red blood cell destruction, poor appetite, and slow excretion. If the baby is eating normally and in good spirits without abdominal pain, the prognosis is not a problem.