Question
I found out that the newborn’s jaundice index was 78 two days ago. I would like to inquire if this value is high and whether further examination or treatment is needed?
Answer
Newborn jaundice can be categorized into pathological, physiological, and breastmilk-related types. Only pathological jaundice may lead to severe brain damage and requires hospitalization for treatment. If the test result is 78, it may indicate severe jaundice, and it is recommended to be hospitalized for observation and treatment. Physiological and breastmilk-related jaundice usually do not require medication.