Question
My baby is now 15 days old, and this morning I noticed that her eyes look a bit yellow. I took her to a hospital for a check-up, and the result was a bilirubin level of 15. What should I do if my baby’s bilirubin level remains at 15?
Answer
Hello, if your baby’s bilirubin level is at 15, it is considered slightly elevated and requires further medical attention. You should have her blood tested to further clarify the bilirubin indicators. Immediate treatment may include blue light therapy and traditional Chinese medicine-type granules taken orally to lower the bilirubin levels, preventing further complications such as kernicterus or bilirubin encephalopathy. Typically, continuous blue light therapy is needed for about seven days. In cases of further deterioration, blood transfusion may be required.