If a newborn exhibits jaundice and anorexia, it is crucial to seek professional treatment, especially for premature infants and those with severe health issues.

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The baby started showing jaundice from the third day after birth and it hasn’t subsided yet. The cheeks are still yellowish, and there are occasional small amounts of foam vomited. The baby often sticks out the tongue. The baby is in good spirits, breastfeeding is normal, deep sleep is normal, and the weight has increased from 6 jin at birth to over 8 jin as it approaches full month. The jaundice index hasn’t exceeded 12.5mg, and there is no jaundice below the elbows and knees, nor on the palms of hands or soles of feet.

The newborn’s jaundice has not subsided after 21 days, with a total bilirubin level of 151, direct bilirubin of 9.1, and indirect bilirubin of 142. The doctor advises hospitalization for observation and treatment. Is this serious? Or can medication lower the levels? Urgent!

Newborn jaundice can be categorized into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. If the baby is in good general condition and the jaundice appears within the normal range, it is likely physiological jaundice and there is no need to worry excessively. For pathological jaundice, it is important to take the child to the hospital for blue light therapy promptly.

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