Patient's question:
Your friend's second child has finally been born, but there is newborn jaundice. She is very worried, and she has been searching for information online. I would like to ask here whether newborn jaundice requires hospitalization and how serious it is.Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the situation you mentioned requires hospitalization for neonatal jaundice, this is generally slightly more severe. However, in this case, it is also necessary to check the baby's current jaundice level and whether the symptoms are severe. Generally, the problem is not very serious. After hospitalization, blue light treatment is usually not a major issue.Neonatal jaundice only requires treatment for the jaundice level. However, if it occurs three days after birth, the child is usually in good condition and can be treated with medication at home and monitored.
It is recommended that you check the metabolism of intravenous bilirubin and liver function, which involves a small blood test, depending on the situation. This can be compared with hospitalization for blue light treatment to avoid the risk of kernicterus.