Patient's question:
My child just turned two months old. She developed jaundice again eight days after birth. Currently, the baby is doing well in general, and the jaundice level isn't too high. However, when she was born, her newborn jaundice bilirubin was measured at 22. So, I'd like to ask—is newborn jaundice bilirubin of 22 high?Doctor's answer:
If the jaundice level measured through the skin is below 12.9 milligrams per deciliter, the newborn can be diagnosed with pathological jaundice. Therefore, if the bilirubin level is 22.0 millimoles per liter, it is relatively high. If the bilirubin level reaches 22.0 millimoles per liter, blue light treatment is required. At the same time, traditional Chinese medicine preparations such as oral Yinzhihuang oral liquid can be given to help reduce jaundice.