Question
Hello, does newborn jaundice require hospitalization? Are there any effective treatment methods? Please give me some advice from a doctor.
Answer
Newborn jaundice is relatively common, divided into pathological and physiological types. If it’s pathological jaundice, treatment is necessary; physiological jaundice usually resolves gradually and most cases do not exceed two weeks, with most children fully recovering within ten days. If the test indicators are good, but if bile acids are elevated, further examination of the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and bile ducts is needed for an ultrasound to determine the cause. If the child’s condition is good, hospitalization may not be required, but relevant checks must be conducted to further understand the situation.