Patient's question:
My baby has been 11 days old since birth. The measured jaundice level is 14.7. Should the baby be hospitalized for treatment in this situation? Will having jaundice affect the baby?Doctor's answer:
The value measured for your baby is 14.7, which is not considered a too high value. The child is 11 days old, and currently, newborns exhibiting symptoms need timely treatment. Ant medication can be administered to the child, along with a bit of Ying Huang oral liquid for treatment. The child also wants to drink some glucose water and eat some probiotics. Glucose water can be consumed between meals, in addition to the ant medication. It is also necessary to persist in treatment for 3 days and observe. In severe cases, blue light treatment may be required.