Patient's question:
My child has been born for five days and has had jaundice. My wife and I are first-time parents and have no experience. We checked it and it was 17. Is this within the normal range? Is any special treatment needed?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice refers to the condition during the neonatal period where abnormal bilirubin metabolism leads to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood, resulting in the yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. It is the most common clinical issue in newborns. According to current jaundice tests, the jaundice index is 17 mg/dL. Considering pathological jaundice, blue light should be administered to resolve the jaundice. Exposing the baby to sunlight for one to two weeks can naturally alleviate it.