Patient's question:
My child was discharged on the 15th, and at that time, the jaundice level was 11. The doctor prescribed oral medication, one tube per day, three times a day. Today, on the 18th, I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the jaundice level was 10.5. Is a jaundice level of 10.5 normal for the child?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice is classified as mild hyperbilirubinemia. The primary treatments involve blue light therapy and oral medications to reduce jaundice. Intravenous administration of anti-jaundice drugs can also be used. As long as the bilirubin level can be reduced promptly, it doesn't matter. The main goal is to avoid serious complications such as bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus. In severe cases, blood transfusion treatment may be required.The child has high jaundice. It is also recommended to properly hydrate the child and expose them to sunlight, as both can help in reducing jaundice.