Question
Is newborn physiological jaundice in need of treatment? The hospital indicates it is physiological jaundice, and the baby is currently undergoing blue light therapy, having been hospitalized for seven to ten days. Is this a normal situation? The attitude of the medical staff was poor, and they mentioned that a serum test costs six hundred yuan, is this necessary?
Answer
Newborn jaundice is typically caused by an increase in bilirubin concentration in the body, resulting in yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and whites of the eyes. Most cases of newborn jaundice do not require special treatment; feeding breast milk or formula more frequently can help reduce bilirubin levels. For more severe cases of jaundice, phototherapy may be used to lower bilirubin levels. The specific treatment method and necessity should be determined by the doctor based on the baby’s specific condition. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery and a healthy body and a wonderful life.