Patient's question:
Baby is five days old, the hospital checked for neonatal jaundice, the value is 13. They said to admit her, asking if this value requires hospitalization? Very scared, even her mother is crying. Urgent for a reply, thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello! There are many causes of jaundice. First, check if the infant develops jaundice 2-3 days after birth. If so, it can be high on the fifth day and usually gradually disappears within 7-10 days. This is known as physiological jaundice and does not require hospitalization. If the infant shows high jaundice levels on the fifth day, you can also choose to treat it by drinking warm water, which is quite effective. Alternatively, you can opt for appropriate sun exposure to boost the immune system and help reduce significantly high jaundice levels.