Question
I took my baby for a check-up today, and the newborn has a jaundice level of 19. The face is 21, and the abdomen is 15. What should I do?
Answer
Newborn jaundice refers to a disease characterized by yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclerae during the neonatal period. It is one of the most common clinical issues in newborns. The causes include abnormal bilirubin metabolism and elevated bilirubin levels in the blood. According to the current jaundice examination, it may be related to pathological jaundice and requires blue light therapy to reduce the jaundice.