Question
Is there a problem if a newborn’s jaundice index reaches 190 after taking them for a jaundice test?
Answer
Newborn jaundice refers to the condition where the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera of newborns turn yellow due to abnormal bilirubin metabolism and elevated bilirubin levels in the blood. Physiological jaundice is the temporary jaundice caused solely by bilirubin metabolism characteristics, occurring within 2-3 days after birth, peaking at 4-6 days, and resolving in 7-10 days. Premature infants may experience a longer duration, with only mild loss of appetite as a clinical symptom. Based on the current situation, this should be considered pathological jaundice, which requires hospital treatment.