Total bilirubin 200μmol/L of newborns may be physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice, physiological jaundice is normal phenomenon; pathological jaundice is more serious, and should be treated in time.
1. Physiological jaundice: when the total serum bilirubin of the newborn is less than 204μmol/L, and it appears 2~3 days after the birth of a full-term baby, and then subsides in 5~7 days, and does not exceed 2 weeks at the latest, it is called physiological jaundice, which is a normal phenomenon, and does not need to be treated in general.
2. Pathological jaundice: pathological jaundice is diagnosed when serum total bilirubin >204μmol/L, or when jaundice persists for too long and recurs. Excessive bilirubin can lead to damage to the central nervous system of the newborn, which is more serious. Prompt treatment should be provided, including light therapy, drug therapy, and blood exchange therapy.
When pathological jaundice is diagnosed, the patient should be admitted to the hospital to determine the cause of the disease and follow the doctor’s instructions.