Patient's question:
My older brother's child has been born for 5 days. The child's jaundice level is 15.8. Does it need to be hospitalized? Is the impact significant? Is there harm in using blue light? Will the blue light turn the child black? Please ask if a child with jaundice level 15.8 needs to be hospitalized?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice is not controlled by symptoms. If jaundice is observed with the naked eye, a jaundice test on the skin is also required. Alternatively, bilirubin in the blood should be tested to further confirm the condition. If the jaundice index is greater than 14, timely blue light treatment and oral medication should be administered to reduce jaundice and prevent further worsening of kernicterus. Currently, the child's condition is best treated under the guidance and advice of a doctor. Generally, it will improve.