Patient's question:
A newborn baby born prematurely 6 weeks ago has been in the incubator for a week, but the total bilirubin level is still 216, with severe jaundice. Please ask: How can the baby if the jaundice has been high for a long time?Doctor's answer:
According to the blood types of the mother and infant, ABO hemolysis may still occur. After exposure to blue light, the jaundice in the skin fades, but hemolysis continues to produce jaundice in the blood, resulting in an overall lack of significant jaundice regression. Hemolysis can be tested, and the presence of hemolysis antibodies in the blood can be checked to confirm neonatal hemolysis. Intensive blue light treatment should be administered, and if hemolysis is present, treatments such as intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) may be given. For severe cases of neonatal jaundice, it is recommended to seek immediate medical attention. Treatment should be guided by a doctor's advice, and new medications should not be used arbitrarily, as this may have the opposite effect. The above opinions are for reference only. It is hoped that the above answer can help you. Thank you.