Question
A baby born at 1 PM on the 26th had a bilirubin level of 6.1 measured on the morning of the third day. The doctor didn’t prescribe any medication. The bilirubin level was over 35 on the morning of the third day, and the baby was directly taken to the neonatal ward for blue light therapy, but there was no improvement. Is this okay? What should be done for neonatal jaundice?
Answer
This situation has no effect on the baby, as long as the dosage is not excessive. The treatment for neonatal jaundice varies slightly depending on the patient’s symptoms, and it is recommended that patients seek early diagnosis and treatment upon discovering jaundice symptoms to avoid unnecessary delays.