Patient's question:
My baby was diagnosed with jaundice shortly after birth, and the level reached 340. I'm very worried. Should I take them to the hospital for inpatient treatment? I want to ask if a newborn with a bilirubin level of 340 needs to be hospitalized.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, jaundice can be divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Based on the bilirubin values you provided, considering the high jaundice levels, pathological jaundice is suspected, which is generally caused by breastfeeding jaundice, blood type incompatibility, and liver or biliary diseases. It is recommended to seek hospitalization for treatment at a pediatric hospital to avoid delaying the child's condition. Oral blue light therapy is generally recommended. It is advised to take the child to a regular hospital for relevant examinations promptly and to receive timely treatment after the cause is determined. Generally, it can be cured. The duration depends on the child's condition.