Patient's question:
My baby is still quite young now, only three days old. Currently, the skin on the baby's entire body is yellowish. The doctor said the baby has jaundice, so I want to ask how high the jaundice level can be harmful to the brain?Doctor's answer:
The baby is still quite young. It has only been three days since birth. Currently, the baby has jaundice all over its body. It is not possible to judge the impact on the brain solely based on the jaundice level. However, if the jaundice level exceeds 20 milligrams per deciliter, it must be taken seriously. The impact of jaundice should be evaluated in conjunction with the baby's birth time and jaundice index. If jaundice appears within 24 hours after birth, prompt diagnosis and treatment should be initiated. Neonatal jaundice levels typically peak between 4 to 6 days after birth. If there are no signs of jaundice fading in the baby after a week, pathological jaundice should be considered. This may lead to brain damage.