Question
A newborn at seven days old has a jaundice index of 16 points, and the use of Yinzhi Huang (barberry extract) has not shown any effect. How should it be handled?
Answer
It is recommended to continue observing the child’s condition and to keep taking Yinzhi Huang, while also ensuring the baby drinks plenty of water. If the jaundice does not subside by ten days after birth, consider seeking medical examination, including blood tests for serum bilirubin levels, to clearly diagnose whether it is pathological jaundice. If it is pathological jaundice, it is important to quickly identify the cause and may require medication treatment and blue light therapy to prevent bilirubin encephalopathy.