Question
A half-month-old newborn has undergone a jaundice test, with the chest value showing 11.5, the face at 14.1, and the forehead at 12. Are these values within the normal range?
Answer
Based on the provided test results, the values indicate they are elevated. If the newborn is breastfed and has no other health issues, the jaundice may be due to breastfeeding. It is recommended to increase light therapy and to provide probiotics to help regulate. Generally, this situation may suggest that the newborn’s jaundice has not yet completely resolved or there is a risk of secondary infection after discharge. It is advised to bring the child back for medical evaluation. If there are no other issues, there is no need to be overly concerned, but continuous observation is necessary. If the newborn has poor sleep quality at night, it may be related to calcium deficiency, and supplementation with calcium gluconate or Longmu Zhuanggu Granules can be considered.