Patient's question:
Just had a baby, it's said that the is very high, so we sent him to the pediatric observation room. They tested the level for the baby, but I don't understand it. How do the doctors in the hospital convert the numbers? What is the method for the baby's?Doctor's answer:
A jaundice index of 11 indicates a mild increase and requires further blood tests at the hospital to clarify the bilirubin levels. If necessary, timely blue light treatment and oral administration of Yinzhihuang Granules can be used to reduce jaundice. It is important to avoid further worsening, which could lead to bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus.Blood tests measure bilirubin levels, while measurements on the skin indicate the jaundice index. It is important to note that massage therapy is relatively effective for mild pediatric jaundice, but for moderate and severe cases, professional doctors should develop treatment plans. After all, many cases of jaundice are caused by underlying diseases, and massage therapy alone cannot eliminate the root cause of the illness.