Question
My little baby is 17 days old and has recently developed jaundice. How should I treat it? Should I be worried about this situation? What is the best treatment method? Is medication treatment effective?
Answer
For most newborns with jaundice, this is a problem that can resolve on its own. Increasing glucose and sugar content can help accelerate the disappearance of jaundice, usually without the need for special treatment. It is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for a check-up, where the doctor will provide appropriate advice based on the child’s condition. General treatment methods include hospitalization and medication. If the condition is not severe, it is suggested to give the child some medication to take at home and consider hospital treatment again after one week. In this situation, you can rest assured that neonatal jaundice is usually not a serious problem.