Question
A baby born at 1 PM on the 26th had a bilirubin level of 6.1 on the third morning measured percutaneously. The doctor didn’t prescribe any medication. The bilirubin level was over 18 by the third morning, and the baby was immediately brought to the neonatal department for blue light therapy, but it didn’t seem to help. Is this okay? Please ask: How should high jaundice in newborns be treated?
Answer
Firstly, high jaundice in newborns is quite common. At this point, it is crucial to differentiate between pathological jaundice and physiological jaundice. For the treatment of jaundice, medication treatment and blue light therapy can be decided upon. It would be best if you could send me a detailed report of the child’s examination results and the symptoms you mentioned, as I haven’t seen them. Additionally, during the treatment period for neonatal jaundice patients, the patient’s diet and care are also very important. Patients must supplement vitamins, prevent indigestion, and maintain a light diet to avoid unnecessary harm. I hope the above answer can help you. Thank you.