Patient's question:
The child's skin is yellow, but the eyes are not yellow. They did not go to the hospital for a check-up. However, the yellowish skin did not fade. When they went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said it was jaundice. Is it not serious if the white of the eyes is not yellow? Can it be treated conservatively or will it go away on its own?Doctor's answer:
It should also be noted that a detailed check-up is necessary. Although severe jaundice can turn the eyes white or yellow, it does not necessarily mean the presence of a disease. It is important to have the jaundice index checked at a hospital and to actively treat it. Newborns are very delicate. The yellowing of the eyes is medically referred to as scleral jaundice. Simple scleral yellowing is a common symptom in the early or of neonatal jaundice. If the sclera turns yellow but the limbs, torso, and face remain unaffected, it is usually not a serious issue.