Patient's question:
A while ago, I took my newborn daughter to the hospital for a jaundice test. The test results showed that her jaundice level on the face was 14. However, I'm not very familiar with this, so is a jaundice level of 14 on the face high for a newborn?Doctor's answer:
This issue should be studied in detail, as the evaluation of jaundice is not severe and should be comprehensively assessed by considering multiple factors, such as gestational age, age, birth weight, high-risk factors, etc. If the jaundice level is relatively high within the first one or two days after birth, phototherapy may be required. If the baby is one week old and full-term, this should not be a problem. Therefore, when a baby has jaundice, it is best to consult a doctor for evaluation. Severe jaundice can lead to acute bilirubin encephalopathy.