What should be done if a child has high jaundice?
Disease description:
The child's face is very yellow. After taking the child to the hospital for examination, it was found that there was a health issue. The bilirubin level was shown to be very high. He had high bilirubin right after birth. I would like to ask, what should be done for high bilirubin levels?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
High bilirubin levels in infants, also known as jaundice, refer to elevated levels of bilirubin in the body that cause yellowing of the skin and eyes. Management of high bilirubin levels in infants can be divided into the following aspects:
1. For mild jaundice, it is usually recommended to increase the frequency of breastfeeding. Frequent feeding helps the baby urinate and pass stool more often, thus accelerating the elimination of bilirubin. Maintaining adequate hydration is also helpful in alleviating jaundice.
2. If jaundice is severe or persists for a prolonged period, phototherapy treatment might be necessary. Phototherapy uses light of specific wavelengths to help break down bilirubin in the body, thus reducing jaundice levels. The implementation of phototherapy should be based on individual circumstances.
3. If jaundice is accompanied by other abnormal symptoms such as persistent fever, vomiting, or changes in mental status, it is advisable to seek timely medical attention.
