Patient's question:
My child was born on September 8th, and they are a premature baby. Initially, the jaundice was quite normal, but after about four or five days, the jaundice level rose to 15. After being under blue light treatment for two days, it dropped to 12. Now it has increased to 15.6. Do they need to be hospitalized for treatment?Doctor's answer:
If jaundice is not treated in time and gradually increases, it may lead to kernicterus, which can affect intelligence. If the baby's jaundice level drops and then rises again, it should be pathological jaundice. It is best to go to the hospital for blue light treatment, as it can reduce jaundice quickly and is effective. Try to make the baby eat more milk, as eating more and urinating more can also help reduce jaundice. At the same time, expose the baby to sunlight daily and take them to the hospital frequently to check the bilirubin index. Adjust the treatment plan in a timely manner based on the bilirubin index.