Patient's question:
Daughter was just born yesterday, but she was carefully checked and found to have a high jaundice index. Now her complexion is particularly bad, and she keeps crying. I'm worried she might have another serious issue, and I want to understand what's wrong with her. What is the situation when a newborn has a high jaundice index?Doctor's answer:
If the jaundice index is high, it's important to check the specific value. If the skin jaundice is above 10 units, treatment is recommended. If it's below 10 units, treatment is generally not necessary. For levels above 10 units, oral traditional Chinese medicine for jaundice can be taken. If it's above 15 units, blue light treatment is advised. In daily life, you can expose the baby to more sunlight, which is beneficial for reducing jaundice. It's important to prevent cold and avoid getting chilled.