Question
On the 10th day after birth, the baby’s mother has type A blood. The previous test showed a bilirubin index of 2022. After one day of blue light therapy, it dropped to 1618. The doctor suggested using intravenous immunoglobulin treatment for the jaundice, claiming that this method is effective. Is it possible to forgo the use of intravenous immunoglobulin? What is the difference between intravenous immunoglobulin and immunoglobulin?
Answer
Jaundice is caused by an increase in unconjugated bilirubin in the body. Intravenous immunoglobulin can bind to unconjugated bilirubin, thereby reducing the level of free bilirubin in the blood. It is recommended to undergo another round of blue light therapy. Generally, newborns’ jaundice will gradually subside within two weeks. Your child has only received one day of blue light therapy, and the bilirubin index has already decreased. Therefore, undergoing another round of blue light therapy is appropriate. In summary, high jaundice is caused by an increase in unconjugated bilirubin in the body. Intravenous immunoglobulin…