Question
When a newborn is found to have a high bilirubin index at birth, and the index decreases after several days of medication treatment, is it still necessary to continue taking medication to stabilize the effect? How can neonatal pathological jaundice be confirmed and appropriately treated?
Answer
Experienced doctors can determine whether a newborn has pathological jaundice by observing the color of their skin. It is recommended that parents take their child to a pediatrician for a bilirubin test. If the value is too high, it indicates pathological jaundice, whereas a lower value may suggest physiological jaundice. In addition to treating neonatal jaundice, it is advised that parents pay attention to their child’s diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood to promote the child’s physical strength and recovery speed.