Patient's question:
A newborn with jaundice has been under light treatment for three days, and the level has dropped to 11.5. Can they go home to take medication for treatment? How should they be cared for?Doctor's answer:
Hello friend, the above situation can be treated at home. It is recommended to drink more boiled water and take medication. Thank you for your consultation. Physiological jaundice in babies usually appears within three to four days and lasts for about three to four weeks, gradually improving in most cases. If jaundice reappears, it should be considered pathological jaundice and requires active treatment. Currently, your jaundice level is slightly elevated. You can choose to continue treatment or go home to take oral medication and observe the condition. It is recommended to provide good care, follow up regularly, and consider taking Yinzhihuang oral. You also need to visit the doctor regularly to check the changes in your jaundice level. In most cases, it can improve quickly.