Patient's question:
The baby was able to eat and sleep well during the delivery period, with excellent mental state and no discomfort symptoms. The bilirubin level was measured at 390, and the liver and gallbladder ultrasound showed no abnormalities, while the cranial ultrasound revealed changes. Could the doctor cause brain damage to the baby? We ourselves searched online and suspected it might be breast milk jaundice, but could such a high bilirubin level be the case?Doctor's answer:
Your baby's condition is currently being treated in the hospital. The baby is in good spirits, able to eat and sleep. A brain ultrasound shows changes in the brain tissue. We need to focus on jaundice treatment now to prevent any impact on the brain in the future. This level of bilirubin is not likely due to breast milk jaundice; it falls under the category of physiological jaundice, which usually resolves on its own within 7-15 days, though some cases may take about a month. Please pay attention to feeding methods and avoid overfeeding to prevent indigestion, which could affect jaundice resolution.