What to Do If a Newborn Has Elevated Jaundice?

Newborn jaundice is categorized into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. The former typically resolves within 7-14 days after full-term infants are born, and within 2-3 weeks for premature infants. If the jaundice levels are elevated, regular checks and monitoring can be done, and blue light therapy may be necessary. Parents should give their child enough attention and care, and assist in timely treatment of diseases.
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What to Do If a Newborn Has Elevated Thyroid Hormone Levels?

A newborn’s heel blood test shows elevated thyroid hormone levels, with the normal range being around 7, but the baby’s test result is 8.38. Parents are concerned about whether they should be worried and if an immediate re-examination at a municipal women’s and children’s health care hospital is necessary. Since the baby is still in the postpartum period, it is currently impossible to go out. Additionally, there are many discrepancies in the normal value data online, making it difficult to understand. The mother’s thyroid function tests during pregnancy were all normal.
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