Patient's question:
My child's jaundice level was measured as follows on the second day after birth: face 14.7mg, trunk 11.4mg. On the third day after birth, it was measured as: face 22.7mg, trunk 17.8mg. The total bilirubin level was 394.2. What should I do? The mother's blood type is B, the father's blood type is A, and the newborn's blood type is B. Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to explain this to you. The jaundice level measured in the morning of the second day of birth was within the normal range, but it was abnormal on the third day. The baby's blood type is normal, and the baby's jaundice needs to be treated with blue light therapy in the hospital. If the jaundice is caused by liver and gallbladder damp-heat, you can take granules for treatment. Considering the possibility of pathological jaundice, it is important to promptly take a blood test to check liver function and use G6-PD to rule out favism. Wishing your baby a healthy growth!