Question
At 47 days old, the newborn’s facial jaundice index is 5.2, and the chest jaundice index is 5.3. How should it be handled?
Answer
It is recommended to first check the newborn’s liver function, blood bilirubin levels, and hepatitis B five items, and inquire about the four prenatal checks. Consider having the mother drink water infused with Yinchenhao, and after stopping breastfeeding, drinking glucose water, and taking Baoanle, if the jaundice index does not improve, consider taking Yinzi Huang oral liquid. If the bilirubin level remains high after discontinuing medication, it is advised to consult a doctor for professional advice and to delay the hepatitis B vaccine injection to ensure safety.