Inquiry
The newborn has elevated bilirubin levels due to jaundice, and is less than five days old. The baby’s face is yellowish. The bilirubin level was 238 yesterday and 245 today. I am inquiring how to handle the situation with an expert. The child’s diet is normal, and formula milk is being fed.
Answer
Newborn jaundice can be either physiological or pathological. Physiological jaundice usually appears within 24 hours of birth and lasts no more than 4 weeks. If the jaundice recurs, it may indicate pathological jaundice, with serum conjugated bilirubin exceeding 34 micromoles per liter. It is recommended to be hospitalized for examination.