Patient's question:
My baby was born recently, and the hospital check showed a jaundice level of 16. They have been taking medicine for it lately, but I don't know if it's considered serious. Is a jaundice level of 16 serious for the baby? Is a jaundice level of 16 serious for the baby?Doctor's answer:
From your description, it appears to be pathological jaundice. Usually, this condition requires oral antijaundice medication and sunlight. Sunlight helps to reduce jaundice. On good weather days, it is appropriate to sunbathe moderately. At the same time, we need to regularly check bilirubin levels. If the bilirubin level is too high, hospitalization and blue light therapy are necessary. The test results show high jaundice levels, so it is important to actively cooperate with the hospital doctors in the treatment.