Question
The baby boy was normal when discharged from the hospital 3 days after birth, but three days later, a recheck found the bilirubin level to be high at 340, and the doctor advised hospitalization. Why does the baby need to be hospitalized for newborn jaundice treatment?
Answer
The baby’s jaundice fluctuated and eventually led to kernicterus, causing brain damage. It may be related to neonatal hemolytic disease and immune abnormalities, as well as potential congenital anomalies. We are unaware of your child’s blood test results, but it may be related to an incompatibility between the mother’s blood type, leading to maternal antibodies entering the child’s body and causing hemolysis, which is also the fundamental reason why it is difficult to control the jaundice. The doctor will continue to monitor the baby’s jaundice condition to ensure the baby’s health.