Patient's question:
My child is now 14 days old. Yellowing was discovered on the fourth day, and the value was only slightly high at that time. The doctor prescribed medication to try. Yesterday, during the follow-up check, the jaundice result was 13.6. I want to ask if this situation requires hospitalization?Doctor's answer:
The newborn's jaundice index is 13.6, slightly high. Currently, medication can be used for treatment, and it can gradually decrease. Generally, this is not a problem. If the jaundice index exceeds 14, it is necessary to go to the hospital promptly for treatment with blue light and oral medication to reduce jaundice and prevent further worsening of kernicterus. There are two methods for treating jaundice: one is medication, and this situation does not require hospitalization. The other is blue light therapy, which mostly requires hospital treatment. Specific suitability should be followed according to the doctor's advice.