Patient's question:
My child was born not long ago. In the hospital, they were diagnosed with jaundice level 16.2. As parents, we are very worried. We want to ask the experts: If a newborn has jaundice level 16.2, do they need to undergo blue light treatment?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 jaundice in the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera is one of the most common clinical problems in newborns. Neonatal jaundice can be classified into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Based on the current jaundice test, the jaundice index is 16.2 mg/dL. Considering pathological jaundice, blue light therapy should be administered to resolve the jaundice.