Should newborns with jaundice drink more sugar water?

Patient's question:

My friend's little treasure is now 15 days old. The baby was born naturally, and after birth, the baby is doing well physically. But in the past few days, the baby has developed jaundice. Should newborns with jaundice drink more sugary water?

Doctor's answer:

Neonatal jaundice, a moderate amount of warm water is beneficial for the recovery of jaundice, but it is not necessary to drink too much concentrated liquid to avoid stimulating the digestive tract and causing exudative inflammation. Depending on the level of infant jaundice, appropriate blue light and oral liquid treatment can be administered. Generally, it takes 3-5 weeks to recover. I don't know what the current value of the child is? Have they received those treatments? It is recommended to take medication and treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

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