After birth, babies will experience a jaundice period. And most babies will have normal physiological jaundice, but there are also some babies who may have pathological jaundice. The jaundice index can preliminarily determine whether the occurrence of jaundice is physiological or pathological. So, is jaundice 16 normal for infants on the seventh day?
The peak period of physiological jaundice in infants is around the seventh day after birth, and it gradually subsides with the onset of physiological jaundice after seven days. The reference index for jaundice values in infants on the seventh day is generally within 10mg/DL, so the jaundice value of infants on the seventh day is 16, which is significantly higher than the normal reference index. This situation should be considered as a possible pathological jaundice.
Pathological jaundice in infants requires timely treatment measures to reduce jaundice. Generally, based on the specific condition of pathological jaundice in infants, medication may be used to reduce jaundice. Under the guidance of a pediatrician, appropriate medication can be administered to infants. And during the medication period, it is necessary to increase the amount of water fed to the baby in moderation to accelerate drug breakdown and increase fluid circulation for excretion.
Some infants have severe symptoms of pathological jaundice and require a combination of medication and blue light therapy. This method uses blue light irradiation to achieve the goal of jaundice reduction in infants with pathological jaundice, but the duration of irradiation should be strictly controlled and not too long. And during blue light exposure, protective measures should be taken for the baby's eyes to avoid damaging the retina.
