A one-month-old male infant has persistent jaundice and a reticulocyte count of 7.99. Experts suggest aggressive treatment and monitoring of the blood system condition.

Physiological jaundice usually appears as a pale yellow color, confined to the face and neck, or may extend to the trunk, with the conjunctiva also becoming yellowish. It usually resolves within 2 to 3 days and the skin returns to normal by the 5th to 6th day. In severe cases, jaundice can affect the entire body, including vomit and cerebrospinal fluid, lasting for more than a week, especially in premature infants who may continue for up to 4 weeks. Their stool remains yellow and there is no bilirubin in the urine. Blue light therapy is recommended and can be effective.

Treatment for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia may include medication or blue light therapy

What should be done if a newborn’s jaundice index is higher than the normal value?

If your child’s jaundice level reaches 353 again, it may indicate pathological jaundice. It is recommended to take your child to the hospital for professional examination and treatment. Blue light therapy is often an effective method for treating pathological jaundice, accompanied by oral medications such as Scutellaria baicalensis extract and probiotics. During treatment, the mother should maintain a light diet and ensure the child receives appropriate sunlight exposure to help reduce the jaundice level. Additionally, regular follow-up visits to the hospital are necessary to adjust the treatment plan in a timely manner.

What are the methods for dealing with a newborn’s slow reduction in jaundice?

Newborn jaundice can be physiological or pathological. Mild cases usually resolve within a few days, while severe cases may require blue light therapy.

Newborn jaundice is categorized into pathological and physiological, with pathological jaundice being more severe and requiring immediate medical examination.

Breast milk jaundice refers to jaundice that occurs in newborns after breastfeeding, which usually returns to normal within 48 hours after stopping breastfeeding.

If an infant’s bilirubin levels are elevated after birth, it may indicate liver dysfunction. Treatment with Ganlisin tablets is recommended, along with regular monitoring of liver function indices. In cases where treatment is ineffective, intravenous therapy may be necessary. It is also important to ensure the infant’s rest and nutrition, and avoid staying up late.