Question
The baby’s jaundice index reached 295 on the third day after birth. After three days of phototherapy in the neonatal department, the index dropped to 180. However, two days later, it rose to 190 again. Why is that? When can the index drop down?
Answer
Based on the information you provided, your baby developed jaundice on the third day after birth and the jaundice index decreased after treatment, but then it rose again. Normally, newborns usually develop jaundice 2-3 days after birth, reach a peak at 5-6 days, and full-term infants typically fade out within 2 weeks. It is recommended to continue monitoring your baby’s condition and further examinations or treatments may be needed. Currently, it is suggested that you continue to give your baby Yinzi Huang Granules, one-third of a packet each time, three times a day. As long as your baby’s feeding, sleep, mood, and stool are normal, there is no need to worry excessively. Please continue to observe your baby’s condition.