Question
The baby was born 3 days ago and has a jaundice index of 225. The doctor suggested whether hospitalization is necessary for treatment?
Answer
Newborn jaundice is a normal physiological condition that most newborns experience. Pathological jaundice usually appears within 24 hours after birth and gradually worsens, accompanied by symptoms such as refusing to breastfeed and excessive sleepiness. Newborn jaundice generally appears 2 to 3 days after birth and reaches its peak around 7 days, gradually subsiding in about two weeks. If the baby can eat and sleep normally and has no other symptoms, treatment is usually not required. However, if conditions allow, blue light therapy is also an option. Wishing the baby a healthy growth!