Patient's question:
A four-day-old baby was taken home after being discharged from the hospital, but when they returned for a blood test, the doctor said the baby's jaundice level was high, with a reading of 8.5 on the face and 11.3 from the neck to the chest. Is it necessary for the baby to be hospitalized for treatment?Doctor's answer:
Hello, newborn jaundice can be divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice usually occurs within 48 hours after birth. The degree of jaundice is relatively mild, the duration is relatively short, and the child's overall condition is good. Pathological jaundice usually occurs within 48 hours after birth, with severe jaundice, prolonged duration, and generally poor condition. According to your description, your child developed jaundice four days after birth. The degree of jaundice is relatively mild, which is classified as physiological jaundice. In this case, there is no need to be hospitalized. It is recommended that you take appropriate medication according to the doctor's advice, drink more water, and get more sun exposure at appropriate times.