Patient's question:
On the second day of birth, the jaundice level was measured at 10.7. On the third day, it was 12.7. Starting from the third day, medication baths were administered to treat jaundice. On the fourth day, the measurement was 14.4.The help I need: Could you please tell me what might have caused this? How should it be treated? Our doctor has recommended administering albumin injections, and I'm a bit worried about it.
Doctor's answer:
Hello friend. Physiologically speaking, newborns have slightly higher jaundice levels, and as long as it does not exceed 13.5 within the 10-day peak period, it is normal. Guidance: Considering that it reached 14.4 on the fourth day of birth and is accompanied by multiple elevated indicators of liver and biliary function, it may be mainly related to congenital liver and biliary inflammation. You can follow the doctor's advice for treatment.