Question
A 27-year-old woman has noticed that her baby’s jaundice has been present for a long time and the condition has not improved. She hopes to undergo a check-up and treatment. She wants to know, what is the best way to treat neonatal jaundice?
Answer
Medications that lower bilirubin levels, such as Yincang Huangke granules, oral probiotics, and exposure to sunlight can be taken. If the jaundice is severe and the bilirubin level is below 256 umol/l, blue light therapy may be necessary. For hemolytic jaundice, in addition to the aforementioned treatments, intravenous administration of human immunoglobulin may be required to interrupt the hemolysis reaction. Oral liquids are similar to granules, and it is recommended to undergo a blood test to assess the bilirubin level in the blood. Cord blood only reflects the condition at birth and should be tested with fresh blood to understand the current situation and check the current degree of jaundice.