Patient's question:
The baby was born at 1:00 PM on the 26th. On the third day in the morning, the jaundice level measured via transcutaneous bilirubin test was 6.1. The doctor did not prescribe any medication. When the jaundice level was measured again in the morning on the third day, it was over 23. The baby was taken directly to the neonatal department for blue light treatment and is now invisible. Is this okay?Question: How should newborn jaundice be handled on the fourth day of birth?
Doctor's answer:
Due to the symptom and sign of jaundice, where the skin, sclera, and mucous membranes turn yellow, caused by elevated bilirubin in the serum. Hemolytic jaundice is caused by excessive destruction of red blood cells due to blood type incompatibility, leading to an excess of indirect bilirubin. It can be diagnosed through a careful blood examination. In addition to symptomatic treatment for neonatal jaundice, patients also need to pay attention to dietary aspects, such as maintaining a light diet and engaging in outdoor activities. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to choosing a reputable hospital for diagnosis to obtain good treatment effects.