Patient's question:
The child has been born for two months, with jaundice at 7.2 on the face. Is this value high? Is it serious? Can vaccinations be given? The body temperature is around 5.5, I don't know if it's high. If it is high, what should be done?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, and jaundice levels should be monitored. Vaccinations should be administered only after jaundice levels have returned to normal. It is recommended to regularly visit the hospital outpatient department for blood liver function tests. In most cases, liver function will gradually return to normal.