Question
On the tenth day after the baby was born, the grandmother was worried about the baby having jaundice, and the test result was 14.2. Is this value high?
Answer
If a newborn’s jaundice level exceeds 7, it indicates that the jaundice is above the normal range. It could be physiological jaundice, and it is recommended to expose the baby to sunlight. Physiological jaundice usually resolves on its own. If the jaundice level continues to decrease, this is a benign sign. If it continues to rise, further treatment may be necessary, such as blue light therapy. The main goal is to prevent bilirubin encephalopathy from occurring.