Patient's question:
I went to my friend's house today. His child was just born a few days ago. My friend said the child has jaundice, but the doctor has seen him. The doctor gave me many medications, but they haven't been very effective. What should I do about high neonatal jaundice?Doctor's answer:
Newborns with severe jaundice should be vigilant against the recurrence of kernicterus, especially premature infants. The higher the age, the higher the incidence. Generally, within 12-48 hours after a recurrence of severe jaundice, symptoms such as lethargy, coma, weak milk sucking, muscle stiffness, nausea, and refusal to drink milk may reappear. Medications to reduce jaundice should be used in conjunction with blue light therapy. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!