Newborns may develop physiological jaundice a few days after birth. Massage therapy has little effect. The main treatment methods include blue light therapy, oral administration of arctium luteum granules, and intravenous therapy. It is crucial to lower the bilirubin levels promptly to avoid serious complications such as bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus.
The baby was born prematurely and has been unwell. Recently, we noticed that the baby’s eyes are slightly yellow, suspecting jaundice. A hospital check-up revealed neonatal jaundice. Neonatal jaundice refers to infants under a month old (within 28 days of birth) who have an underdeveloped liver function and abnormal bilirubin metabolism, leading to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood, causing bilirubin to deposit on the skin surface, resulting in a disease characterized by yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and conjunctiva. This condition is very common in newborns, with approximately 85% of full-term infants and most premature infants showing jaundice within one week of birth. Medications can be helpful for jaundice, but considering the baby’s young age, I recommend consulting a doctor to understand how to coordinate medication treatment.
My child is 15 days old, and the bilirubin level was 15.4 before, now it’s 17.3. Help needed: What should I do, how can I reduce my child’s bilirubin level?
A newborn’s yellow face could be due to physiological jaundice, which is a common occurrence appearing 2 to 3 days after birth and usually resolves within 10 days to 2 weeks. In such cases, it is recommended to expose the baby to more sunlight and increase breastfeeding to promote metabolism. If the jaundice is severe, worsens, or recurs after fading, it may be pathological jaundice, requiring bilirubin tests and timely medical attention. Additionally, it is suggested to measure the jaundice during postpartum visits, and seek medical attention promptly if it exceeds the normal range.
Understanding How to Test Newborn Jaundice
Baby’s jaundice index slightly elevated, no special treatment required.
Can newborn breast milk jaundice be effectively treated solely with medication to reduce the jaundice?
Based on your description, it may be a symptom of neonatal jaundice. It’s recommended to consult a doctor for a bilirubin test. If it exceeds 12, hospitalization for blood tests and blue light therapy is advisable. Many children also have breastmilk jaundice, which is harmless. You can try stopping breastfeeding for 3 to 5 days. Then, expose the baby to sunlight, take artichoke extract and probiotics, etc. Generally, neonatal jaundice resolves within a month. Since your baby is at 23 days and still has jaundice, it’s advisable to consult a doctor. Also, ensure adequate fluid intake; breastfeeding babies are prone to milk jaundice later on, but high bilirubin levels still require treatment.
Neonatal jaundice typically does not affect intelligence; timely treatment and observation are key.
According to the provided information, the child was born with neonatal jaundice, which resulted in motor control disorders and the loss of language skills.
