Question
When a newborn is diagnosed with jaundice around four to five days after birth and advised to be hospitalized for treatment, after seven days of treatment, they are discharged with a diagnosis indicating that the jaundice was caused by an infection and that liver function was normal upon discharge. If the newborn’s jaundice is related to ABO hemolytic disease, how should it be handled?
Answer
Hello, the normal index for newborn jaundice is typically below 12. Based on your description, it may be pathological jaundice, and it is recommended to undergo hospital treatment. Blue light therapy is a treatment method with minimal impact on infants. Physiological jaundice usually appears two to three days after birth, peaks at five to seven days, and resolves within 10 to 14 days. Premature infants may take up to three to four weeks to recover. It is advised to follow the doctor’s treatment plan and avoid self-medication. I hope this information is helpful.