Patient's question:
The newborn's highest total bilirubin level was 288.8 units, with no history of convulsions. However, the baby cried intensely at that time, showed poor stimulus response, and had low muscle tone. After treatment with phototherapy and albumin infusion, the jaundice subsided quickly. Could this situation lead to the possibility of brain damage? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Hello, generally, babies may develop slightly yellowish skin tone around two days after birth, which usually disappears on its own within about a week. This is known as physiological jaundice. If the jaundice symptoms are severe or persist for more than two weeks without fading, it could be a sign of pathological jaundice. It is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for testing. If the jaundice level exceeds 12.9, blue light treatment may be necessary.