Patient's question:
Who can say if the baby's jaundice entering the brain is treatable? I have a child who belongs to me, and I see that some of my classmates' children have had jaundice entering the brain. I'm worried that my child might also have this condition. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
Hello, infant jaundice is difficult to treat. Jaundice usually occurs 2-3 days after birth and peaks on the 5-6th day. When full-term infants are 2-3 weeks old, jaundice subsides. If bilirubin exceeds 12, pathological jaundice should be considered. If bilirubin levels exceed 15, phototherapy must be performed. If bilirubin encephalopathy occurs, sequelae may develop and be treated with neurotrophic neurons. Wishing you a speedy recovery.