Question

After the newborn was born, a doctor’s examination revealed that the bilirubin level was over 14 points. Although the doctor recommended hospitalization, it was not chosen due to economic considerations. What are some effective medications for treating neonatal jaundice?

Answer

Neonatal jaundice is categorized into pathological jaundice and physiological jaundice. Pathological jaundice may be caused by conditions such as neonatal hemolytic disease, sepsis, hepatitis, and bile duct obstruction, while physiological jaundice does not require special treatment. For cases that require treatment, here are some traditional Chinese medicine treatment options:

  1. Xiang Huang Li Chong Decoction: Contains 9g of Yin Chen, 3g of Zhizi, 3g of Da Huang, 10g of Mao Gen, 6g of Jin Qian Cao, and 6g of Fu Ling.
  2. Yin Chen Hua Decoction: 1.5g of Yin Chen, 9g of Zhizi, 3g of prepared Da Huang, and 1.5g of Gan Cao.
  3. San Huang Decoction: 4.5g of Huang Qin, 1.5g of Huang Lian, and 3g of prepared Da Huang. These traditional Chinese medicine treatments