Question
A one-month-old male infant is showing signs of jaundice and has been tested with a jaundice index of 320. Do we need to refer to pediatric care for treatment?
Answer
A newborn with a jaundice index of 320, especially in cases of hemolytic jaundice, should consider treatment immediately. Currently, blue light therapy is a common method for jaundice treatment. Typically, after 4 to 5 days of treatment, the symptoms of jaundice will show significant improvement. If the jaundice index drops to the normal range (usually below 12.9), you can continue to take Xieyinjiu Oral Liquid or Chenyin Decoction to further improve the symptoms. It is recommended to seek professional pediatric treatment as soon as possible.