Patient's question:
My child has developed jaundice since birth. It has been two days now, and I don't know what to do. Is it necessary to have brain-related tests for jaundice in newborns? Why is this test required?Doctor's answer:
Hello. According to the situation you described, the baby has developed neonatal jaundice. There are many causes of neonatal jaundice. If the jaundice is caused by hemolytic disease due to blood type incompatibility, bilirubin encephalopathy is likely to develop. Therefore, a head MRI is helpful for diagnosing the occurrence of bilirubin encephalopathy. It is recommended to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment. Generally, jaundice will subside on its own. It is suggested that you can appropriately give the child a little water to help them urinate, which is also beneficial for jaundice resolution.