Question
For newborns, if they have jaundice, how can we quickly bring down their fever? Can medication be used for treatment?
Answer
For newborns with high jaundice levels, the primary treatment is a combination of blue light therapy and medication or intravenous administration of anti-jaundice drugs. As long as the jaundice index can be reduced in a timely manner, it does not matter. The main concern is to avoid severe complications such as bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus. Severe cases may require blood transfusion treatment. Jaundice does not cause fever. Random use of medication may lead to increased bilirubin levels, making the jaundice worse. Therefore, it is recommended not to use medication arbitrarily.