Patient's question:
Who can say whether it's treatable for a baby to have jaundice affecting the brain? I now have a child of my own, and I remember seeing classmates whose children had jaundice affecting the brain. I'm worried that my child might also have this condition. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
Jaundice in infants is difficult to treat. Typically, jaundice occurs 2-3 days after birth, with the highest level at 5-6 days. For full-term infants, jaundice usually disappears within 2-3 weeks after birth. If the bilirubin level exceeds 12, pathological jaundice should be considered. If the bilirubin level exceeds 15, phototherapy must be performed. If bilirubin encephalopathy occurs, sequelae may develop, and neurotrophic neurons are used for treatment. If treatment is delayed, neurological sequelae are likely to be left behind.