Patient's question:
After the baby was born, it was found to have jaundice, with a bilirubin level of 27. Is this condition serious? How should it be treated? I see that the person next to me is in the 30s. I want to know if a bilirubin level of 27 in the baby is serious?Doctor's answer:
A jaundice index of 27 is already quite high. It's necessary to go to the hospital for blood tests to further clarify the bilirubin levels. Timely blue light treatment is required, along with traditional Chinese medicine to clear heat, reduce dampness, regulate qi and activate blood circulation, strengthen the spleen to transform dampness, and promote bile flow to reduce jaundice. Oral treatments to lower jaundice should be taken to avoid further worsening, which could lead to bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus. Typically, continuous blue light treatment is needed for about seven days. If the condition worsens further, a blood transfusion may be necessary.