Patient's question:
The baby's jaundice index was 11 on the second day of birth, 13 on the third day, and 15 on the fourth day. Is this normal? Thank you! My son was measured yesterday, and the jaundice level on his head was 9.4 and on his chest was 9.1. Is this within the normal range? Urgent! Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Newborn babies are prone to developing jaundice. Sometimes, the baby may have elevated jaundice before discharge from the hospital. At other times, it may appear several days after returning home. Therefore, mothers need to observe carefully. If abnormal jaundice occurs, it is necessary to return to the hospital for examination. Jaundice is one of the most common diseases in newborns, divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. If it is physiological jaundice, mothers do not need to worry because it is a normal phenomenon. However, if it exceeds the physiological range, it is necessary to pay attention to whether there are other lesions. Therefore, mothers should pay special attention to changes in the baby's skin color after returning home. Experts believe that jaundice is generally divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. If it exceeds the range of physiological jaundice, it is called pathological jaundice.