Can newborn jaundice be treated with glucose water?

Patient's question:

My baby is just three days old. Starting from the second day, her little face began to turn yellow, and it became more and more yellow. The doctor checked and said she had physiological jaundice. He advised giving her more water and more sun exposure to help fade the jaundice. I heard that giving the baby glucose water can help with jaundice, but I don't know if it's okay to drink.

Doctor's answer:

Jaundice is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice usually naturally subsides after half a month of birth. Pathological jaundice is generally seen in breast milk jaundice, liver and biliary diseases, and other diseases. It is necessary to seek medical attention. After a clear diagnosis, it is recommended to take oral medication combined with blue light irradiation treatment! To prevent bilirubin encephalopathy, regular follow-up is required, and probiotics can be appropriately increased! It is appropriate to consume, but still need to receive standardized treatment.

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