Question
A full-month-old newborn is showing signs of jaundice, with a facial bilirubin index of 15, chest of 15, and legs of 12.5, slightly lower than ten days ago. Both parents have O blood types, and the newborn had jaundice at birth. Do you need to hospitalize the newborn in this situation?
Answer
For a full-month-old newborn with jaundice, timely treatment is essential. It is recommended to use hypobilirubin drugs such as Yinzhui Huang oral liquid, and to supplement with probiotics to regulate intestinal flora. At the same time, encourage the drinking of glucose water and moderate outdoor activities on nice days to facilitate sunbathing. In addition to medication, parents should pay attention to the newborn’s daily diet and maintain their comfort to promote health and accelerate recovery. Whether hospitalization is needed should be determined based on the doctor’s professional assessment and advice.