Patient's question:
What is the normal bilirubin level for newborn jaundice?What is the best treatment for jaundice? What medicine should I buy to get rid of it?
Follow-up question: My child is 24 days old today. At 19 days, the bilirubin level was 228, and after blood tests, it was not pathological jaundice. The doctor said it was breast milk jaundice and recommended phototherapy. However, many people say it doesn’t need treatment and will naturally improve. What should I do now?
Doctor's answer:
Hello! According to the medical condition description, most cases of jaundice in newborns are physiological and do not require treatment, as they can gradually subside on their own. Drinking more sugar water can help speed up the resolution of jaundice. If the symptoms of jaundice in newborns are severe, it is recommended to visit the pediatric department for consultation. Phototherapy can be used, along with appropriate fluid intake and the administration of traditional Chinese medicine to clear liver and gallbladder dampness and reduce jaundice based on syndrome differentiation. If the bilirubin level remains persistently high, exchange transfusion may be considered.