Patient's question:
My relative's spouse gave birth to my relative's child about half a month ago. The child has been doing very well since birth. They have now been discharged from the hospital and have returned home. Recently, the child's face has become slightly yellow. After searching online, I found it's jaundice. Is a jaundice level of 18.7 severe?Doctor's answer:
Children with physiological jaundice, in addition to yellow skin, generally have little impact on appetite and mental state. The symptoms usually disappear on their own within a month. Children with pathological jaundice not only have skin changes but also often cry, refuse to feed. In this case, parents must take their children to a local regular institution or hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Otherwise, it may lead to kernicterus, which can have very serious consequences. It is recommended to let the child bask in the sun and drink some water for the child. This can also be beneficial for the child's jaundice to subside.