Patient's question:
Half a month ago, I gave birth to a baby boy at the local maternal and child health hospital. Recently, I've noticed that the baby's appetite is always poor, and his complexion is a bit yellow. I suspect it might be due to high jaundice levels, but it will be a few days before the hospital can schedule an appointment. Could you please tell me what the standard for physiological jaundice in newborns is?Doctor's answer:
General physiological jaundice in newborns is not usually very high, with the index typically below 15. It can generally be resolved by drinking some glucose water or Yin Chen oral liquid, and it usually fades within about a week. However, if the child's jaundice index is relatively high, at 21 or above, this situation requires the use of phototherapy, and breastfeeding should be paused. Treatment should be carried out according to the doctor's advice based on clinical diagnosis.