Does a newborn with a bilirubin level of 15.9 on the fifth day need to be hospitalized?

Newborn jaundice refers to the elevated bilirubin levels in the blood during the neonatal period due to abnormal bilirubin metabolism, resulting in yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera, which is a common clinical problem in newborns. With a bilirubin index of 16.2 mg/dl, considering pathological jaundice, blue light therapy should be administered to reduce the jaundice.

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Discussing the situation of a newborn’s jaundice clearance slowdown and whether medical assistance is needed.

For a normal full-term newborn, jaundice appears between the second and fourth day, peaks on average between the fourth and fifth day, and disappears within one to two weeks. Premature infants may experience longer-lasting jaundice. The color of the jaundice should not be too deep, with bilirubin levels averaging around 11 to 12 milligrams.

I’ve recently given birth and noticed that my baby’s skin appears more yellowish, and it hasn’t faded for a while. After checking at a hospital, the doctor said the jaundice level is 12. I’d like to know, does a jaundice level of 12 have an impact on my baby?

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