Question
When my child was just born, we found out that the bilirubin level was slightly high. After taking medication for a few days and rechecking, it went down. Do we still need to be diligent about taking the medicine to stabilize it? Please ask: How can we overcome the disease of hyperbilirubinemia in newborns?
Answer
Based on the situation you described, it is considered necessary to treat the baby’s elevated bilirubin levels. It is recommended that if the bilirubin levels are high for a long time, it may lead to bilirubin encephalopathy, with yellowing of the eyes, indicating that the condition is worsening, and hospital blue light therapy is needed. In addition to treating neonatal jaundice, it is suggested that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood to enhance their physical condition and speed up recovery.