Patient's question:
Doctor, my baby has been born for about half a month. She had high neonatal jaundice at birth and is currently undergoing treatment. I would like to consult about the high alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) value during neonatal jaundice treatment. What should I do? I look forward to your advice and reply. Thank you very much!Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, it seems that for a mother during pregnancy or a newborn baby, their alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels are generally relatively higher. This is usually not a major issue, but if the values are particularly high, it may indicate the presence of a liver tumor. In that case, we need to perform a liver ultrasound and liver function tests for the child to make a diagnosis!