Question
The baby was premature by one month and weighed 4.6 pounds. Examination revealed a condition similar to kidney beans, and the baby was admitted for blue light treatment for a week. Three days after discharge, the jaundice level was normal during recheck, but three days later, the jaundice level rose to 130. The parents inquired about how to handle the situation.
Answer
Newborns usually develop physiological jaundice three days after birth, which can last for about half a month. Parents should timely give their child more water to promote jaundice metabolism and carefully observe. After a period of time, recheck the jaundice level. If it persists without subsiding, perform liver function blood tests and a liver and gallbladder system ultrasound to determine the cause of the jaundice. Once the cause of the jaundice is clarified, appropriate treatment should be taken.