Patient's question:
Baby is 25 days old with jaundice that hasn't subsided. I want to ask what to do and if it's necessary to go to the hospital for treatment?Doctor's answer:
The baby may have pathological jaundice or breast milk jaundice in the above situation, requiring neonatal examination and treatment. It is abnormal for jaundice to appear on the second day of birth. Moreover, with a total bilirubin level of 233, it is still high and not suitable for discharge. Discharge can be considered once the level drops below 100. However, if the baby is born significantly past the due date, the situation needs to be assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on the circumstances.