What to Do If a Newborn’s Jaundice Does Not Subside?

A baby with a full month of yellow face is abnormal and requires treatment. For mild jaundice, medication can be taken. The color of the stool is related to the oral medication. If effective, there should be improvement within 3-5 days. If the treatment is not effective, a liver function test for bilirubin levels is needed. If necessary, blue light therapy may be required. Wishing your baby a healthy growth!
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What to Do if a Newborn’s Jaundice Index Reaches 16 on the Transcutaneous Test

A newborn’s transcutaneous bilirubin test index reached 18 on the second day after birth. The mother has O-negative blood type, and the child has B-positive blood type. The baby is taking a herba artemisiae annua medication, and the doctor recommends hospitalization. The child’s older sister experienced similar symptoms and they subsided on their own. Questions include whether blue light therapy is needed, how to diagnose hemolytic jaundice, and where to conduct liver function tests.
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