Patient's question:
My baby is now fifteen days old. This morning, I noticed that my baby's eyes are a bit yellow, so I went to the hospital for a check-up. The test results showed that the jaundice level is 15. Is it harmful if the jaundice level of a newborn remains at 15?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, if the medication does not improve, it will continue to rise. It is recommended to expose to blue light for several days, supplement more water, appropriately supplement some glucose water, and get some sun exposure to help jaundice fade. Monitor the jaundice level and stop feeding if necessary. Follow the doctor's advice and treat the baby according to their condition.With a jaundice index of 15, it is already mildly elevated and requires blood tests at the hospital to further clarify the bilirubin levels. Timely blue light exposure and oral administration of Yinzhihuang Granules are needed to reduce jaundice and prevent further worsening, which could lead to bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus. Generally, continuous blue light treatment is required for about a week. If the condition worsens further, a blood exchange treatment may be necessary.