Questions
How should a 21-week-old baby with jaundice be treated? How old is the baby, is it full-term? Is the mother’s blood type not O-type? If it’s the peak period, if the baby eats, sleeps, and has normal bowel movements, one can observe the jaundice dynamically, monitor the data to see if jaundice can disappear on its own. How long has the baby been born? If it’s 5-7 days, that’s understandable. During the peak period, it’s on the higher side. If the test is very accurate, pathological jaundice can be diagnosed. After a few days, re-examination is recommended. If it doesn’t recede, it’s better to be hospitalized for examination and treatment. Pay close attention to the observation of jaundice. If it continues to rise, it’s better to be hospitalized early.
Answers
The treatment for baby jaundice varies depending on age and maternal blood type. During the peak period, if the baby eats, sleeps, and has normal bowel movements, one can observe the jaundice dynamically and monitor the data to see if it can disappear on its own. If the baby is born within 5-7 days, the jaundice is acceptable, but if it remains high, pathological jaundice can be diagnosed. If it does not recede after a few days, it is recommended to be hospitalized for examination and treatment early. Pay close attention to the condition of jaundice. If it continues to rise, early hospitalization for treatment should be sought.