Patient's question:
The baby is 15 days old. The jaundice has been present. The doctor just measured it at 6.5. I heard that if the jaundice doesn't go down, it could be pathological and would require medication to resolve. My child's level is 6.5. Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
Hello. If a baby's jaundice index is 6.5 on the 15th day of birth, this value is normal. The normal jaundice level for full-term newborns is 12.9 milligrams/100 milliliters. For premature infants, the normal jaundice level is 15 milligrams/100 milliliters of blood. In this case, it is generally not high. You can give the baby more water and try probiotics to see how it goes. This usually does not exceed 12, so there is no need to worry for now. If the baby has jaundice for a while, then it's best to go to the hospital to check the situation.