Question
Rewrite according to the ask column My baby was born on the fifth day and the doctor performed a blood test and found the bilirubin level to be 247, which exceeds the hospital standard of 27. We did not undergo phototherapy. Now it’s the ninth day, and the jaundice is still present. Should the baby drink glucose for the jaundice?
Answer
Rewrite according to the answer column Neonatal jaundice is divided into two types: physiological and pathological. Based on your description, your baby’s condition falls under pathological jaundice. For timely treatment, please bring your baby to the hospital for professional treatment. Generally, the effect of jaundice treatment on babies is not very significant. If the condition of jaundice is not severe, you can give your baby an oral liquid for jaundice treatment. At the same time, ensure that your baby takes in enough fluids; you can drink some sugar water, but not too much.