Patient's question:
The baby was born, and the whole family was very happy. After being discharged from the hospital and returning home, on the tenth day, the grandmother noticed that the baby seemed a bit unusual. She took the baby to the hospital for a check-up, where the jaundice level was measured at 14.2. I would like to ask if a jaundice level of 14.2 is high for a baby?Doctor's answer:
The baby's jaundice level exceeds 7, indicating that the jaundice is high and may be physiological jaundice. It is recommended to expose the baby to sunlight to help the jaundice naturally subside. If the jaundice continues to decrease, this is a positive sign. However, if it persists and rises without interruption, it may be necessary to intensify treatment, such as using blue light therapy or other treatment methods. The primary goal of treating this condition is to prevent bilirubin encephalopathy.