Patient's question:
My baby was born a week ago, and I learned about the jaundice test. The doctor prescribed a bottle of medicine to drink. After three days of re-examination, the jaundice level rose above 300. The doctor recommended immediate hospitalization for blue light treatment. After four days of blue light treatment, it was found that the baby's blood had high jaundice caused by sepsis. What is the relationship between neonatal sepsis jaundice?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal sepsis is often accompanied by jaundice, which is very common and sometimes the only manifestation. When a baby's physiological jaundice gradually fades after 5-7 days, it may continue to worsen or return after the jaundice fades. In such cases, the possibility of sepsis should be suspected first. It is essential to ensure that the course of antibiotic treatment is sufficient to eliminate the bacteria causing sepsis and prevent them from recurring. Additionally, the mother's breast milk should be preserved. It is best to use a breast pump or other tools to extract milk daily and bring it to the hospital room for the nurse to assist in feeding the baby. This not only facilitates the baby's nutritional absorption but also promotes a quicker recovery from the illness.