Patient's question:
Still born less than ten days ago, recently went to the hospital for a re-examination and found that his jaundice level had risen again to 230. But I don't know what this specific number represents. What is the level of jaundice for a 10-day-old newborn at 230?Doctor's answer:
10-day-old newborn with a jaundice level of 230 is normal because a 10-day-old newborn is already quite healthy. If jaundice occurs again, it is normal. However, if this condition persists for a long time, it is not normal. Generally, the jaundice index does not exceed 1. A jaundice index of 230 is below the normal range, so it is advisable to go to a regular hospital pediatric department for a follow-up examination to carefully check what specific disease is causing it. Based on the examination results, medication and blue light therapy can be implemented for rescue. If it is hemolytic jaundice, phlebotomy therapy can be used for rescue. Specific treatment should be carried out according to the doctor's advice.