Patient's question:
My child is eleven days old, with a jaundice level of over 500 to 600. The doctor said it might affect the brain, causing nervous system damage. I want to know if it will really affect the brain. I'm almost crazy right now. Do I have to undergo blue light treatment? How many days will it take for the jaundice to fade?Doctor's answer:
Now the child's bilirubin level is 500-600, which is quite high and may cause brain damage. In severe cases, it can lead to bilirubin encephalopathy, and there may also be long-term consequences. It is recommended to hospitalize the child for treatment as soon as possible, with the specific duration depending on the child's condition. These long-term consequences usually occur after two months or later after birth. The main symptoms include motor and eye movement disorders, deafness, intellectual disability, or enamel development defects.