Patient's question:
The child has been born for two months. The jaundice level on the face is 7.2. Is this value high? Is it serious? Can the child receive vaccinations? The body temperature is around 5.5. I don't know if it's high. If it is high, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
Jaundice in children is caused by abnormal metabolism of bilirubin in the body. If a child develops jaundice on their face within two months, it is more severe. It is believed that breastfeeding is the absolute cause of breast milk jaundice. Currently, breastfeeding should be stopped for several days to monitor the jaundice level. After the jaundice level has resolved, vaccinations can be administered. It is recommended to regularly visit the hospital outpatient clinic for blood liver function tests. Generally, it will gradually return to normal.