Patient's question:
My baby has been seven days old. A couple of days ago, the doctor at the hospital said the baby's bilirubin level was around 15. I'm not sure if this condition is normal. I want to ask if a baby's bilirubin level of around 15 is considered normal?Doctor's answer:
Under normal circumstances, a baby's jaundice level is usually around 15 points, which is considered high jaundice and is not normal. Don't worry too much, as this condition is usually physiological jaundice and typically resolves on its own within about 14 to 15 days. If it doesn't subside by then, it would be pathological jaundice and would require treatment through medication or blue light therapy.