Question
Female, 27 years old, my child was just born and diagnosed with neonatal jaundice. How should neonatal jaundice be treated?
Answer
The baby’s bilirubin levels have exceeded the normal range, indicating pathological jaundice. It is recommended to seek treatment in the neonatal department for blue light therapy immediately, and to have a urine test to determine the cause to avoid bilirubin encephalopathy, which can cause irreversible effects on intellectual growth and development. Patients should pay attention to maintaining a light diet, staying relaxed, avoiding staying up late or oversleeping, and ensuring sufficient sleep time. Secondly, maintaining an exercise habit is also important, and it is also crucial to avoid overeating or undereating in daily life.