Patient's question:
Newborn jaundice causing pneumonia. My baby was born 2 days old with a jaundice level of 8+ on the first day and 14+ on the second day. The doctor recommended hospitalization, saying it was pathological jaundice and arranged for blue light treatment. Later, they said there was pneumonia. Is it very serious?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice is a common phenomenon. Neonatal jaundice can cause pneumonia. My baby was born 2 days old with jaundice at 8+ points on day 2 and 14+ points on day 3. The doctor recommended hospitalization, saying it was pathological jaundice and arranged for blue light therapy. Later, it was said to be pneumonia. Is it very serious? Neonatal pneumonia is very serious. If it is not treated actively, there may be a risk of life-threatening. For specific treatment methods, consult the neonatal department at the local hospital.