Question
Is it necessary for a newborn to be hospitalized if their jaundice index is still high on the sixth day after birth?
Answer
Generally, blue light therapy requires three to four days, and it is recommended to continue treatment and promote the baby’s excretion. Jaundice may recur, but it usually diminishes gradually. Newborn jaundice can be physiological or pathological. If it appears early (within 24 hours), it may be pathological. Based on the provided unit, it is estimated that the index will improve significantly within 10 days and hospitalization is not necessary.