Patient's question:
What should I do if a newborn with seven days of age has jaundice with a level of 16? The Yinzhihuang didn't seem to work, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, jaundice usually disappears completely two weeks later and reaches its peak around seven days after birth. First, observe the child's condition, continue giving them Yinzhihuang Granules, and encourage them to drink more water. If jaundice does not disappear after ten days, it is recommended to send the child to the hospital for inpatient treatment. It is advised to have the child admitted for blood tests and serum bilirubin detection to confirm the diagnosis. If it is pathological jaundice, the cause should be ruled out first. Medication combined with blue light can be used to prevent the occurrence of bilirubin encephalopathy.