To determine if jaundice has subsided, you can use transcutaneous bilirubin measurement to understand the numerical changes, or observe the color changes of the skin and conjunctiva (sclera) of the eyes.
Understanding the Differences in Newborn Jaundice Is Key
How to differentiate between physiological and pathological newborn jaundice, and whether blue light therapy is necessary?
Newborn jaundice is caused by increased bilirubin production due to red blood cell destruction after birth, resulting from changes in the environment. Jaundice is categorized into pathological jaundice and physiological jaundice. Physiological jaundice usually does not require treatment and does not cause adverse effects on the baby. However, if accompanied by factors such as infection or trauma that lead to excessive bilirubin production, and the bilirubin level exceeds the safe range, pathological jaundice may occur, necessitating timely medical treatment to avoid the development of kernicterus.
Newborn jaundice appears three days after birth with a measured result of 13.8. Consider whether it is physiological or pathological jaundice.
My baby is 23 days old and is exclusively breastfed. The jaundice value on the forehead is 12.7, and there is more frequent vomiting. Should I stop breastfeeding? Is drinking glucose water and sunbathing beneficial for jaundice regression? I would like to inquire about newborn jaundice levels?
If a child has jaundice, the entire skin can be observed as yellow, just like how we see our own skin. Generally, there are no other symptoms. If you’re unsure, it’s best to go to a better hospital to see a doctor, use a device to measure a transcutaneous bilirubin index, and if it slightly increases, oral jaundice-lowering medication may be needed. However, the most accurate method is still blood testing.
Learn how to assess the severity of neonatal jaundice and the corresponding measures.
Neonatal jaundice may require hospitalization and attention to key indicators in blood routine tests.
Understanding the Classification and Identification Methods of Newborn Jaundice
