Question
A newborn baby under one month old has a severe case of jaundice, with a bilirubin level reaching 18. Can neonatal jaundice be improved through the use of probiotics?
Answer
Probiotics are primarily used for gastrointestinal regulation and improving digestion; they do not have a direct effect on jaundice. The treatment of neonatal jaundice should focus on increasing fluid intake to promote the metabolism of bilirubin substances. Considerable oral liquid can be taken, and a small amount of sugar can be added to the baby’s drink to enhance the effect. If it is breastfeeding jaundice, which is a physiological jaundice, it is usually a normal phenomenon and there is no need to worry excessively.