Patient's question:
I am 26 years old this year. Today, I gave birth to a baby. The first two days after birth were fine, but on the third day, the doctor said there was a bit of jaundice. His jaundice level was 18.6. I got a bit worried when I heard this. I would like to ask, is a newborn's jaundice level of 18.6 serious?Doctor's answer:
If the newborn jaundice level is 18.6, it is still relatively high. Newborns will experience a jaundice period after birth, during which jaundice levels rise in the 2-3 days following birth and then subside within 2-3 weeks. It is recommended to closely monitor the newborn's jaundice levels during this period. If the levels continue to rise, it is advisable to identify the cause of jaundice, such as hemolytic disease, gallbladder abnormalities, or inflammatory infections. Only through targeted treatment can jaundice be completely resolved by taking antijaundice medications.