Patient's question:
The baby is just five days old. The hospital conducted a thorough check for neonatal jaundice, and the value was 13. They said to admit the baby to the hospital. Hello, should this value require hospitalization? It's so sad, even her mother cried. Urgent reply needed, thank you!Doctor's answer:
Five days after birth, the baby's jaundice level exceeded 13. If the baby is eating and drinking normally and urinating and defecating normally, oral medication Yinzhihuang oral liquid can be used to treat jaundice. Alternatively, blood tests can be conducted to check the level of bilirubin in the blood.For newborns with jaundice, in addition to active treatment, it is important to maintain a good mood during the treatment period. Patients should follow a balanced diet, maintain regular sleep patterns, participate in physical exercise, and regulate their physical and mental health. It is also essential to maintain personal hygiene to avoid bacterial infections due to weakened immunity.