Patient's question:
When the child was just two days old, the doctor said the child had slightly elevated jaundice levels at 15 mg. The child was treated with light in the hospital for three days, and then the doctor discharged the child. Now, our child is 21 days old, and his face is still slightly yellow. Does sufficient fluid intake help to eliminate jaundice in newborns?Doctor's answer:
In this case, if the baby has enough water, it can help with jaundice, and it can provide newborns with enough water to help eliminate jaundice, because too little urine is not conducive to the excretion of bilirubin. However, if the jaundice is severe, you need to take some medication. Just drinking water is not as effective. The local doctor should arrange it according to the child's condition. It is recommended that you follow the doctor's advice and seek treatment accordingly.