Does neonatal jaundice need light therapy and intravenous fluids?

Patient's question:

My baby is now two weeks old and has been carefully diagnosed with breast milk jaundice. Is it necessary to expose newborn jaundice to light and intravenous fluids?

Doctor's answer:

Need to be hospitalized, it's too high, all split myocardial damage, high bilirubin not treated in time may lead to bilirubin encephalopathy, the loss to the brain nerves is permanent, can eat, but now the condition is like having a high fever of 40 degrees and still giving fluids to drink, must be hospitalized and treated urgently. The patient needs to develop a regular life routine, persist in treatment, and maintain a light diet with more aerobic exercise to enhance immunity and reduce the risk of illness.

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