Patient's question:
My child is two and a half months old. But a few days ago, it was found that they have jaundice with a level of 6.9. Do they need treatment? They have been under blue light treatment for several days, and now the level is 4.9. What value is considered normal? Is it beneficial to drink glucose water for this condition?Doctor's answer:
Hello: The specific items and values of the check results can be further described. A healthy infant's bilirubin level in the blood can rise to 15-20 mg/dL one week after birth, but severe jaundice (bilirubin > 25-30 mg/dL) without treatment can lead to brain damage. The treatment for severe jaundice includes phototherapy, where blue light exposure can convert bilirubin into a compound that is easily excreted in the urine.