Question
Do newborn jaundice babies need to drink more water?
Answer
Newborn jaundice has different treatment methods depending on the cause and type. Pathological jaundice may lead to serious neurological consequences and requires immediate blue light therapy and medication to reduce blood bilirubin levels. On the other hand, physiological jaundice and breast milk jaundice usually do not require medication. In these cases, drinking more water is not necessary. Based on your description, your niece’s baby has jaundice, which may be pathological. To prevent possible neurological damage, timely medication or blue light therapy should be taken.