Patient's question:
Bilirubin index 273, after being exposed to blue light for 42 hours, the bilirubin index dropped to 198, but the eyes are still a bit yellow, and the baby is taking medication. The newborn started showing on the third day and is being given Yinzhi Huang.Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice usually occurs 2-3 days after birth, with a peak period of 5-6 days. Generally, the bilirubin levels of full-term infants gradually return to normal within 2 to 4 weeks. Yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes can lead to scleral jaundice in the child, with bilirubin levels exceeding 12. The likelihood of sclera turning yellow is very high. After phototherapy or treatment, the bilirubin levels become significantly lower, and scleral yellowing will gradually return to normal.