Patient's question:
The baby was born, and the whole family was very happy. After being discharged from the hospital and returning home, on the tenth day, the grandmother noticed that the baby seemed a bit unusual. She took the baby to the hospital for a check-up, where the jaundice level was measured at 14.2. I would like to ask if a jaundice level of 14.2 is high for the baby?Doctor's answer:
The baby's jaundice level is over 7. This indicates high jaundice. It could be physiological jaundice. It is recommended to expose the baby to sunlight. Physiological jaundice will naturally subside. If the jaundice continues to decrease, this is a good sign. If it persists and continuously rises, it may be necessary to intensify treatment, such as combining with blue light therapy or other treatment methods. The main goal of treating this condition is to prevent bilirubin encephalopathy.