Patient's question:
Dear Doctor,Hello, my baby was born on August 6th via cesarean section and is a full-term infant. On the second day of birth (August 8th), he developed jaundice, which worsened by the fifth day but only affected his face. By August 20th, the jaundice on his face had neither worsened nor subsided.
During these two weeks, his feeding (breast milk and formula), sleep, and bowel movements were all normal, though his bowel movements were slightly more frequent, with about 10 to 12 times a day. On August 20th, he visited the hospital for a liver function test, and his total bilirubin level was 323.9. He was not hospitalized but was prescribed five injections of Yinzhihuang (a traditional Chinese medicine) to take at home. After taking it for two days, the jaundice on his face showed no signs of improvement.
On August 22nd, he was hospitalized for treatment. Before admission, another liver function test was conducted, and his total bilirubin level was measured again.
Doctor's answer:
Dear Doctor, could you please share some advice regarding my baby's specific situation? I am really in a hurry... Thank you in advance. The child is threatened by galactosemia, so the mother must take the child to the hospital immediately for treatment to avoid blindly using medication to alleviate symptoms. For parents, it is crucial to pay timely attention to the child's condition and do their best to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.