Question
How to treat a 18-day-old baby with high jaundice?
Answer
Jaundice usually subsides gradually within two to three weeks after birth and should disappear by one month at the latest. It is recommended to give the baby more plain water to drink and take the baby to the hospital for a check-up after full term. For a one-month-old baby with a high jaundice level, there is usually no need for special treatment, but if you are concerned, you can take oral jaundice-reducing medication and monitor the jaundice level. If oral medication is not effective, consider temporarily stopping breastfeeding for a few days to observe the situation. At the same time, closely monitor the baby’s dietary condition and consider adding some nutritious foods to the baby’s diet.