Patient's question:
I had my own baby a few weeks ago, which made me very happy. However, my baby's jaundice level is 320, which is making me very worried. Could you please tell me if a newborn with a jaundice level of 320 will affect the brain?Doctor's answer:
The normal jaundice levels in full-term infants differ from those in premature infants. The normal jaundice level in full-term newborns is generally 12.9 mg/100 ml, meaning the bilirubin level in 100 ml of blood is below 12.9 mg. The normal jaundice level in premature infants is 15 mg/100 ml, meaning the bilirubin level in 100 ml of blood is below 15 mg. Additionally, it is important to expose the baby to sunlight regularly. If the baby still has jaundice for a long time, it is necessary to take them to the hospital for treatment, which can involve phototherapy.