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