Patient's question:
After the child was born, the skin turned yellow again. The doctor said that if there is a need for testing, go to a big hospital for examination. The bilirubin value was 20.4. Hello, is newborn jaundice with a value of 20.4 serious?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice at 20.4 is a critical situation that must be treated immediately without delay. The higher the expansion, the more severe it becomes, and it can affect the newborn's health. If the neonatal jaundice index is 21.4, it is significantly elevated, and blood bilirubin and hepatitis tests should be conducted to further clarify the situation. Hospitalization is necessary, and timely blue light therapy should be administered, along with oral administration of Yin Zhi Huang granules to reduce jaundice and prevent further exacerbation, avoiding the recurrence of bilirubin encephalopathy. After treatment, a significant improvement indicates that there is no major issue.