Question
My newborn was born six weeks premature and has already been born for a week. They have been in the incubator for a week, but the bilirubin level is still 206, indicating severe jaundice. What should I do?
Answer
Jaundice in newborns is a common clinical condition. The causes of this condition are often various infections, liver and bile diseases, biliary atresia, breast milk jaundice, hemolytic diseases, and so on. Based on the current jaundice level of the child, it is a bit high, so it is best to go to the hospital to check the cause of the jaundice and then treat it according to the underlying cause. There are various treatment methods for neonatal jaundice, but since the patient’s condition varies, the treatment methods also differ. Therefore, it is recommended that patients seek early diagnosis and treatment upon discovering symptoms.