Question
My son’s jaundice index was 16.1 at one month old and has gradually decreased to 6.4 now. Is this normal, and will there still be any effects? I stopped breastfeeding for 15 days and have been giving him a loquat seed extract oral liquid.
Answer
Hello, friend, the jaundice index of 6.4 is almost normal now. The normal value is below 5, so there should be no major issues. You can temporarily observe how the changes are. You can take medications for treating jaundice orally, continue to review the jaundice index for 3 to 5 days, and observe your child’s changes. If there is no improvement, seek medical attention promptly at the hospital for examination and treatment. Continue to observe; if there are any recurrences, you will need to go to the hospital again.