Patient's question:
My baby is still quite young now, only three days old. Currently, the skin on the baby's entire body is yellowish. The doctor said the baby has jaundice, so I want to ask how high the jaundice level can be harmful to the brain?Doctor's answer:
The baby is still quite young, only three days old. Currently, the baby has jaundice all over the body, which affects the brain. It is not possible to judge based solely on the jaundice level. However, if the jaundice level exceeds 20 milligrams per deciliter, it must be taken seriously. The impact of jaundice should be judged in conjunction with the baby's birth time and jaundice index. If jaundice appears within 24 hours after birth, timely diagnosis and treatment should be administered. Neonatal jaundice levels generally reach their peak between 4 to 6 days after birth. If after a week, there are no signs of the baby's jaundice fading, pathological jaundice should be considered, as it may cause brain damage.