Question
A 43-day-old newborn has developed jaundice, with a head jaundice level of over 8 points and a body jaundice level of over 6 points. The blood test results have been provided. Is this case physiological jaundice or pathological jaundice? How should treatment be conducted?
Answer
Based on the provided test results, the diagnosis currently leans towards physiological jaundice. In such cases, no special treatment is usually required, but close observation of the newborn’s condition is necessary. If the jaundice is more severe, it is recommended to further examine liver or gallbladder function. Parents should take the newborn to the hospital for an ultrasound examination and liver function tests, and consider using probiotics to regulate intestinal flora.