15.3 Is neonatal jaundice serious?

15.3 Is neonatal jaundice serious?

1. Neonatal jaundice of 15.3 mg/dl is considered mildly high and is generally not very serious. Whether intervention is needed should be analyzed in combination with the condition.

2. Neonatal jaundice value usually refers to the neonatal jaundice value within 28 days after birth, that is, the total bilirubin content. Generally speaking, the total bilirubin level of full-term infants does not exceed 12.9mg/dl, and the total bilirubin level of premature infants does not exceed 15mg//dl. The index of 15.3mg/dl has exceeded the normal range, so it is a high index, but it is only slightly high and not very serious.

3. If only the skin or mucous membranes of the body are infected, and there is no abnormality in appetite and mental state, you can temporarily not intervene, first observe and see whether it will subside after two weeks. If the whole body skin is obviously infected, the index is still in a state of continuous growth, accompanied by abnormal symptoms such as refusal to drink milk or drowsiness, you should seek medical attention in time, and you can recover after active treatment.

4. During the illness, parents can take their newborns outdoors to get some sun exposure, which can help promote the disappearance of jaundice, but be careful to control the time.