Patient's question:
My baby was just born a few days ago, and the hospital check showed a bilirubin level of 16. Recently, they have been taking medication, but I don't know if this is considered serious. Is a bilirubin level of 16 serious for the baby? Is a bilirubin level of 16 serious for the baby?Doctor's answer:
From your description, it appears to be pathological jaundice. Usually, this condition requires oral antijaundice medication and sunlight. Sunlight helps to reduce jaundice. On sunny days, it is appropriate to expose yourself to sunlight. At the same time, we need to regularly check bilirubin levels. If the bilirubin level is too high, hospitalization and blue light therapy may be necessary. This test result shows a high level of jaundice, so it is important to actively cooperate with the hospital doctors in the treatment.