Patient's question:
The baby is five days old now. Today, the jaundice test result is 18. The doctor said it's a bit serious and recommended hospitalization. I don't want to be hospitalized and have declined the admission.Doctor's answer:
If the infant's jaundice index exceeds the normal range and the psychological care of the infant is poor, active symptomatic treatment should be taken, mainly due to the concern of bilirubin encephalopathy. The main methods include blue light irradiation or oral administration of Yinzhihuang granules. In severe cases, symptomatic treatment such as albumin and immunoglobulin may be required. If it is caused by infection, anti-infection treatment is necessary. Skin care can also be strengthened. If convulsions and spasms occur when necessary, only neurotrophic nutrition or oxygen inhalation and other symptomatic treatments are needed.