Patient's question:
After the baby was born, the eyes were a little yellow. After two or three days, the face also turned yellow, getting more severe day by day. Now it has been over 50 days, and the face is still a bit yellow. I would like to ask, what are the hazards of jaundice in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Children with severe jaundice, indirect bilirubin in the blood can enter the brain tissue, causing brain damage, known as bilirubin encephalopathy, or nuclear jaundice. Some severely ill fetuses may die as a result. Among those who survive the rescue, many ultimately suffer from neurological sequelae, such as motor dysfunction, hearing impairment, and intellectual disability. Treatment should still be administered promptly. At 50 days of age, the child's face remains yellow, and it is necessary to check the bilirubin levels to identify the underlying cause.