Does neonatal jaundice of 17.5 require hospitalization?

In general, physiological jaundice in newborns requires hospitalization if it exceeds 12. If the jaundice is more than 12, it is considered pathological jaundice caused by high serum bilirubin, and the main choice for reducing jaundice in newborns is blue light irradiation treatment. Generally mild, 1 to 2 days can reduce jaundice, serious may need 4 to 5 days or choose some drugs to reduce jaundice, such as Yin Gardenia Huang oral liquid, there are also some causes of breastfeeding caused by breast milk jaundice, in this case can first suspend breastfeeding.