Patient's question:
My baby was born a week ago. Then, in the past two days, I noticed some yellowing in his eyes and face. Then, my friend said it might be jaundice. Please ask, what is the safe jaundice value for newborns?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice refers to the condition during the neonatal period where abnormal bilirubin metabolism leads to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood. The occurrence of yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera is the most common clinical issue in newborns. This condition can be divided into two major categories: physiological and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice generally does not require treatment. If it is pathological jaundice, phototherapy is needed. If the bilirubin level is below 7 milligrams per milliliter, treatment can be stopped.