Question

How should I handle a newborn with a jaundice level of 15.6?

Answer

For newborns with a jaundice level of 15.6, the following measures can be taken:

  1. Take traditional Chinese medicine Yinzhu Huang to regulate the body’s constitution.
  2. Undergo blue light therapy to reduce the concentration of bilirubin in the blood.
  3. Provide careful and attentive care to ensure the baby’s health.
  4. Offer necessary nutritional support to enhance the baby’s resistance.
  5. Avoid any irritants that may worsen the jaundice.
  6. Relieve the baby’s tension, avoid corporal punishment, and perform urinary function training to expand bladder capacity and train sphincter function.
  7. For severe enuresis, it is recommended to seek professional medical assistance.