The Severity of Newborn Jaundice and Treatment Methods

Discuss whether parents need to take their baby for further medical examination when a newborn’s face shows slight jaundice.

Parents are concerned about whether full-trust treatment is necessary when a premature baby shows signs of jaundice.

If the baby’s jaundice does not continue to rebound, consider stopping treatment and observing for a few days. Jaundice is a physiological process that usually begins 2-3 days after birth, reaches its peak between 4-5 days, and then subsides approximately 2 weeks later. Mild jaundice does not require treatment, while moderate jaundice requires oral medication and blue light therapy. If the jaundice does not improve, it is recommended to use blue light therapy.

Understand the clinical manifestations of jaundice, including yellowing of the eyes and skin, and explore the possible causes and treatment suggestions.

Discuss whether a jaundice level of 18 in newborns can cause potential brain damage, as well as the related effects of physiological jaundice.

My baby’s face has turned yellow over the past two days. Family members say it’s jaundice. Some say it’s physiological jaundice and doesn’t require medication. Should a newborn take medicine for jaundice?

Does a newborn with jaundice require hospitalization for treatment?

I’ve recently given birth and noticed that my baby’s skin appears more yellowish, and it hasn’t faded for a while. After checking at a hospital, the doctor said the jaundice level is 12. I’d like to know, does a jaundice level of 12 have an impact on my baby?

Understand whether a newborn’s jaundice level of 140 requires treatment.