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 194, with severe jaundice. Please advise: What should be done if the jaundice of a newborn baby recovers and then recurs?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the baby is now suffering from pathological jaundice and needs a urine test to identify the cause. It is also necessary to visit the neonatal department for additional blue light treatment. Pathological jaundice is most afraid of a recurrence of bilirubin encephalopathy, which can cause irreversible effects on the child's intellectual and developmental growth. There are several treatment methods for neonatal jaundice, but since the patient's condition is different, the treatment methods used will also vary. Therefore, it is necessary to diagnose the patient as soon as possible to prescribe the correct treatment.