Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Jaundice appeared on the 3rd day of birth. After discharge, the development of the condition was not monitored, and yellow discoloration appeared in the sclera around 20 days. No treatment was administered. On the 31st day, the child's complexion remained yellow, and yellow patches also appeared on the body. Blood tests were conducted at the hospital, with a comprehensive index of 333 and one indicator (alkaline) over 300. The child was given "Yinzhihuang Granules" and additional milk in the morning and afternoon each day. After 10 days, the yellow discoloration in the sclera gradually faded. Now the child is 60 days old, and the skin still appears slightly yellow, with a slight yellow tint in the sclera.Question: Has the jaundice completely resolved? Will it reappear? Will it lead to...
Doctor's answer:
Timely treatment will not lead to kernicterus. Additionally, kernicterus has symptoms related to the nervous system. If your child does not have any of these symptoms, you don't need to worry. Wishing your little one healthy growth.