Patient's question:
My child was just born five days ago. The jaundice level was measured at 13.4. Is this value normal? Is hospitalization treatment necessary? If it's not a normal value, what range is considered normal?Doctor's answer:
Hello. According to the information you provided, the baby's jaundice level within 5 days is 13.4, which is outside the normal reference range. The normal reference range for full-term infants over 3 days is 12.9 mg/dL. It is recommended to take the baby to the neonatal department of a local children's hospital to understand the cause of jaundice and then actively treat it. Treatments such as blue light therapy and medication can be used. When there is sunlight, you can also take the child out for some sun exposure on their hands, feet, and buttocks.