Patient's question:
The husband's nephew was born more than half a month ago, and we visited the little baby a couple of days ago in the morning. The baby's face was still a bit yellow, especially around the nose and eyes. In the afternoon, they took the baby to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor who treated them said that the jaundice was slightly elevated. What are the symptoms of high jaundice in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Pathological jaundice can affect not only the face and torso but also the upper and lower limbs, with both palms and soles appearing yellow. In severe cases of jaundice, the entire body may exhibit symptoms, including poor responsiveness, lethargy, anorexia, low muscle tone. This can lead to irritability, loud crying, respiratory distress, issues, seizures, opisthotonos, or increased muscle tone. It is recommended to consult a pediatrician to avoid delaying the treatment.