Patient's question:
The baby is 3 days old, with a jaundice index of 225. The doctor said it needs to be hospitalized for blue light treatment. I don't want to stay in the hospital. It's said to be physiological, and drinking more water will resolve it on its own, right?What kind of help do I need: Do I need to be hospitalized?
Doctor's answer:
Your baby is currently experiencing newborn jaundice, which is a special physiological condition in newborns. Almost every newborn will encounter this, and it is normal. Pathological jaundice typically appears within 24 hours after birth and progressively worsens, showing symptoms such as poor feeding and lethargy.Newborn jaundice generally begins two to three days after birth, manifesting as yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera. It usually becomes most noticeable around seven days and subsides around two weeks. Special treatment is generally not required. If your baby is currently able to eat and sleep without any other symptoms, treatment may not be necessary. However, if conditions permit, blue light therapy is also an option. Wishing your baby good health.