Patient's question:
Child, I noticed that he is now jaundiced, and sometimes you have poor deep sleep quality. Every day, I checked and found that his jaundice level is only 29, which I feel is quite high. What is the normal level of jaundice for a newborn at 290?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice 290 is not normal. The normal range is approximately 150 to 290, and a value of 290 is considered high. First, it's important to determine how long the newborn has been born and whether they were full-term. If the baby is premature or has jaundice at 290 within 24 hours of birth, it is relatively serious and requires immediate transfer to the neonatal department for hospitalization, early diagnosis, and intervention to prevent the recurrence of bilirubin encephalopathy. If the newborn is 4 to 6 days old and the increase in jaundice within 24 hours hasn't dropped below 8, it should be considered moderate jaundice. If the child is feeding normally and showing positive responses, oral gentian and coptis can be administered, with close monitoring of changes in jaundice levels.