Patient's question:
The baby is 20 days old today. Around 12 days ago, the jaundice level was measured at 7.2. Today, the jaundice level has increased to 10.4. Why does the jaundice level in newborns fluctuate, and does it have any impact?Doctor's answer:
If the baby is exclusively breastfed, there needs to be consideration of breast milk jaundice. If it is not breast milk jaundice and the jaundice of a full-term infant reappears, it must be pathological, and further careful examination is required.It's very simple to determine if it's breast milk jaundice. Stop breastfeeding and switch to formula milk. Test again after 5 days. The jaundice caused by breastfeeding will significantly fade. Then you can focus on breastfeeding again.
For newborns with jaundice, while understanding professional treatment, dietary therapy can be used as a complementary treatment in daily life. In daily dietary habits, it is essential to avoid both excessive hunger and overeating, and never binge on food.