Patient's question:
Today I went to get the baby checked up. The newborn has jaundice with a head reading of 19, a face reading of 21, and an abdomen reading of 15. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to explain this to you. Neonatal jaundice refers to a condition where the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera of newborns appear yellowish, and it is the most common clinical issue in newborns. The cause is abnormal bilirubin metabolism and elevated bilirubin levels in the blood. This condition is classified into physiological and pathological types. According to current jaundice examinations, it may be related to pathological jaundice and requires blue light exposure to reduce jaundice.