Patient's question:
My friend's child, a premature baby, was admitted to the ICU right after birth. After coming out, they noticed that the baby's entire body was yellow. The doctors at the hospital recommended an MRI. My friend is unsure if it can be done, and I want to ask if an MRI of the baby's brain for jaundice shows any changes?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Parents. The baby can be tested through magnetic resonance imaging. Severe Kernicterus can affect the baby's intelligence. But if it is detected early, treatment is more timely, and jaundice is lighter. It depends on the current level of Kernicterus in the baby and the extent of brain bleeding. Under current medical conditions, it usually does not have a particularly significant impact. Magnetic resonance belongs to a radiation examination. It has radioactive hazards to the body. However, occasional examinations expose the body to extremely small amounts of radiation. There is no need to worry.