Patient's question:
The child of my sister's family is only a few days old. The child looks quite yellow, so they went to see a doctor. The doctor said the child's jaundice level is already 15.1. Is jaundice level 15.1 in newborns a reason for hospitalization?Doctor's answer:
Currently, the child's jaundice is a bit high. The child has been taking jaundice-reducing medication for 3 days for observation. It can be treated with jaundice-reducing oral liquid, probiotics, or breast milk with warm water. Breastfeeding can be stopped for 3 days, and some glucose water can be consumed between meals. Treatment will be observed for 3 days, and if it does not decrease, hospitalization for blue light treatment may be necessary. It is recommended to go to a regular and professional hospital for examination and treatment. In daily life, the baby can be exposed to more sunlight.