Patient's question:
Jaundice in Infants: My baby is currently one month old. At 15 days, the jaundice level was measured at 9.5, and it was considered breast milk jaundice. After stopping breastfeeding for 3 days, the level dropped to 9, then returned to breastfeeding and rose to 10.2. After stopping breastfeeding again for 2 days and continuing to breastfeed for a few days, now at 31 days, the jaundice level has risen to 11.3. How should this be handled?Doctor's answer:
When the baby was 15 days old, the jaundice level was measured at 9.5. After stopping breastfeeding, the jaundice slightly decreased, but it rose again after resuming breastfeeding. Currently, the jaundice level is 11.3. If the baby is feeding normally, urinating and defecating normally, and showing no other abnormal symptoms, the current jaundice should be monitored without treatment. When exposed to sunlight, use a black cloth to cover the baby's eyes. About 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the afternoon is sufficient; do not expose them for too long. After taking medication, wait for three to five days and then have the baby's jaundice level checked at the hospital to see if it has decreased. If it is not effective or the jaundice continues to rise, the baby should be taken to the hospital for blue light treatment.