Patient's question:
Female, 26 years old. Newborn for 38 days. At 30 days, the jaundice level dropped to 6.5, but at 38 days, it went back up. Don't know the reason.Doctor's answer:
I understand your feelings very well. Under normal circumstances, if a child's jaundice index exceeds the standard, it should be treated promptly. However, it usually starts to decline from the seventh day of birth. If it declines, there won't be any major issues. But it's important to get more sunlight every day. If the baby's jaundice drops and then rises again, this situation should be considered as pathological jaundice. It's necessary to pay attention to whether there is an infection, liver disease, or gallbladder disease, and further tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis.