Patient's question:
Hello doctor. Our child had a bit of jaundice when they were three days old. On the fourth day, the reading was around ten. We have been giving them medicine since then, but it hasn't improved by the eighth day. What should I do now? Should we focus on the medicine or should we go to the hospital for a thorough check-up?Doctor's answer:
The child has physiological jaundice, which usually peaks around one week. Since it has been eight days now and the jaundice has not improved, it is necessary to go to the hospital for further and thorough examination. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for liver function tests and consult with the pediatric department for a detailed clinical diagnosis. If the jaundice is not severe, oral Yinzhihuang Granules can be used for treatment. If it is severe, blue light therapy will be required. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery!