Patient's question:
Who can say if it's treatable for a baby to develop jaundice in the brain? I now have a child who belongs to me. I've seen my classmates whose children have had jaundice in the brain, and 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 disappears. 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 neurotrophic neurons are used for treatment. Wishing you a speedy recovery.