Patient's question:
A newborn baby develops jaundice on the third day of birth. How is it treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, whether the child needs to be hospitalized depends on first clarifying the cause of jaundice and the jaundice level, as well as the child's mental state. It is recommended to test the jaundice level. If the jaundice level is too high and meets the criteria for phototherapy, hospitalization for treatment is advised. You can have the jaundice level checked at the hospital. Physiological jaundice typically appears two to three days after birth, peaks between three to five days, and usually disappears within five to seven days, with the latest not exceeding two weeks. If it is not too high, it will resolve on its own.