Question
The newborn was born six weeks premature, and it’s been a week since their birth. They’ve been in the incubator for a week, but the total bilirubin level is still at 194, indicating severe jaundice. What should be done if the jaundice subsides and recurs?
Answer
Hello, the baby now has pathological jaundice and needs urine tests to determine the cause, as well as additional treatment with blue light therapy in the neonatal department. The most concerning aspect of pathological jaundice is the risk of bilirubin encephalopathy recurring, which can have irreversible effects on the child’s intellectual growth and development. The treatment for neonatal jaundice varies depending on the patient’s condition, so a prompt diagnosis is necessary to initiate appropriate treatment.