Question
My baby has been born for 11 days now. The measured jaundice level is 14.7. Should the baby be hospitalized for treatment? Will the presence of jaundice have any impact on the baby?
Answer
The jaundice level measured in your baby is not too high at 14.7. At 11 days old, if a newborn shows signs of jaundice, it is important to seek timely treatment, which may include administering some anti-jaundice medication and giving the baby some oral yellowing solution. You can also offer glucose water and probiotics, drinking glucose water between meals. Additionally, anti-jaundice medication should be used consistently for three days to observe the progress, with severe cases possibly requiring blue light therapy.