Patient's question:
My baby has been born for two weeks. Because the skin and white eyes are a bit yellow, I went to the hospital today for a jaundice test. I just received the test results, which showed 13.5. The doctor said it falls under moderate jaundice. Is 13.5 considered high for newborn jaundice?Doctor's answer:
The newborn's jaundice level is 13.5, which is too high. It can be temporarily monitored with regular follow-up. If the jaundice level increases, timely treatment is needed, primarily phototherapy. Currently, more feeding can be increased to promote the excretion of urine and feces, thereby facilitating the excretion of bilirubin. More sunlight can also be used, as the blue light in sunlight helps to break down bilirubin.