Patient's question:
My baby had a high jaundice level right after birth. His hands and skin were yellow. I was wondering what to do about neonatal jaundice and if hospitalization is necessary.Doctor's answer:
Full-term or premature, it is necessary to stay in the hospital for phototherapy. According to the latest version of pediatrics, if the total number is less than 205, phototherapy is required. Here, phototherapy requires hospitalization. You can consult your local hospital to determine whether phototherapy requires hospitalization. The duration of hospitalization needs to be based on the cause. After phototherapy stops, check for a rebound effect. Generally, continuous exposure is maintained for 12 hours to observe the effect, and then decide whether to extend the duration.During treatment, patients should maintain a regulated diet, follow a regular sleep schedule, actively participate in physical exercise, and regulate their physical and mental health. Keep personal hygiene to avoid bacterial invasion due to weakened resistance.