Why is the baby's jaundice index 21 on the eighth day after birth?

Patient's question:

Female, 8 days of illness description: Baby is 8 days old, jaundice index is 21, needs to be under blue light. Can jaundice go down with medication?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, it's a pleasure to assist you. On the eighth day of birth, jaundice usually subsides. If the jaundice index is still high, it is recommended to persist with blue light therapy. The daily exposure time should be long enough and should not be interrupted. Additionally, intravenous infusion can be used for treatment. Yinzhihuang oral liquid can be taken orally. Although medication has a certain therapeutic effect on jaundice, it is best to combine it with blue light therapy.

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