Question
The baby’s bilirubin level was 200 on the sixth day after birth, and after 24 hours of blue light therapy, it had not decreased. The inquirer has favism. Is the condition severe, and how should it be handled?
Answer
The baby has a high bilirubin level, and it is recommended to continue with blue light therapy. The initial treatment may not show immediate effects, but persistence is key. Additionally, favism does not necessarily pass on to the next generation, and we need to wait for the baby’s test results. Jaundice typically peaks within a week, but pathological jaundice should also be ruled out.