Patient's question:
Newborn jaundice result 200. Is it serious? Today is the sixth day since the baby was born. We received 24 hours of blue light treatment, but the level hasn't dropped much. Will it be very serious? By the way, I have sickle cell disease. The baby's test results have not come out yet.Doctor's answer:
Hello. This value for the baby is still a bit high. This can be treated with blue light therapy. If the baby has just been treated, the effect may not be as significant. You can try treating first and see.Additionally, this condition, known as G6PD deficiency (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency), is caused by a genetic mutation. It doesn’t necessarily mean it will appear in the next generation. You can wait and see how the baby’s results turn out.
However, it’s still important to continue monitoring for pathological jaundice; the general condition. The peak level usually occurs within a week. It’s essential to persist with blue light therapy.