Patient's question:
After the baby was discharged from the hospital, he developed a loss of appetite. Then I took him for a hospital check-up, where they said his jaundice level was around 27 points. But I don't know what this means, and I want to know if a jaundice level of 27 points is considered high.Doctor's answer:
Dear parent,Hello, there are two types of jaundice in babies: physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice will naturally subside after two weeks of birth. Pathological jaundice requires treatment based on its severity and numerical values. This condition needs to be hospitalized in the pediatric department of a local hospital for treatment, including oral jaundice-reducing medication combined with blue light therapy. The situation you mentioned falls under high jaundice levels.