Patient's question:
A newborn baby is 6 weeks premature and has been born for a week. They have been staying in an incubator for a week, but their total bilirubin level is still 196, indicating severe jaundice. Please ask: Will jaundice in newborns affect the child's future intellectual development?Doctor's answer:
Baby born 10 days ago, jaundice level 16. If there are no complications such as hyperbilirubinemia encephalopathy, it generally does not affect the baby's intelligence. It is recommended to consider the baby's overall condition. If there are no other abnormalities, it should not affect the baby's intelligence. However, now the baby has a cough and fever, and the possibility of pulmonary infection is high. It is necessary to provide anti-infection and lung-cleansing treatment.The harm of neonatal jaundice to patients is very significant. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. At the same time, dietary issues should be given more attention, with a focus on light and nutritious foods. It is hoped that neonatal jaundice patients can receive professional treatment.