Question
The jaundice level of a 25-day-old baby has reached 14. After blue light therapy, the level drops to 11, but the doctor says the decrease is not significant. Is it possible that bile duct obstruction or hepatitis is causing it?
Answer
Based on the description, if there is a suspicion of bile duct obstruction, a color Doppler ultrasound examination can be used to confirm. Currently, the baby’s stool color is normal and not clay-colored, so the possibility of viral infection cannot be ruled out, and further viral tests are needed. The doctor will carefully investigate the cause of the jaundice and take appropriate treatment measures.