Patient's question:
Today I went to the hospital to visit my aunt. My aunt's child is 40 days old, and their bilirubin level is 40. However, the bilirubin level has been around 40 and hasn't decreased. But the child can eat, sleep, and is in good spirits. I don't know what's going on. Is a bilirubin level of 40 serious for a newborn?Doctor's answer:
If a baby is 40 days old and has a bilirubin level of 40 umol/L, it is considered physiological jaundice and does not require special treatment. Neonatal jaundice refers to the condition during the neonatal period where abnormal bilirubin metabolism leads to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood, resulting in the yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. It is the most common clinical issue in newborns. This condition can be divided into two major categories: physiological and pathological. It is recommended to expose the child to sunlight more often.