Question
Do newborns with jaundice need to be hospitalized?
Answer
Newborns with jaundice may need to be hospitalized if it is severe. Treatment can include oral Yinzhu Huang Granules, or the use of blue light therapy and sunlight lamps. It is essential to cover the child’s eyes during these treatments. They can also spend half an hour in the sun each day, avoiding direct eye contact, and should drink plenty of plain water. Attention should be given to keeping warm, adjusting clothing according to the room temperature, and ensuring the baby takes a bath daily.