Patient's question:
My baby was diagnosed with jaundice at 31 on the fifth day of birth and was then admitted to the neonatal ward. The baby has hemolytic jaundice because I am blood type O, and the baby is blood type A. Today marks the seventh day of admission. Last night, I called the doctor and was told that the total bilirubin level is now 215. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
Hello. To promptly detect pathological jaundice, it is essential to observe the changes in jaundice development. Guidelines: If the baby is delivered in the hospital, don't forget to ask the doctor upon discharge. If the newborn is not only yellow in the skin and eyes but also in the torso, hands, and feet, it indicates severe jaundice and should be treated at the hospital as soon as possible.Question: Can we take the baby out of the hospital tomorrow? Is bilirubin 215 high? Can I treat it with medication at home?
Hello. I must follow the doctor's instructions: Alright, I will go to the hospital tomorrow to check on the situation. I hope my child recovers soon.