Patient's question:
My child is one year old this year. A few days ago, when I was in the hospital, the child was found to have high jaundice. My husband and I were very worried and scared. I would like to ask the expert if high jaundice in newborns always leads to brain damage?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, high jaundice levels can affect the brain. It is recommended to measure the blood bilirubin level. Jaundice is caused by elevated blood bilirubin. If the bilirubin level is too high, it can enter the brain, leading to bilirubin encephalopathy. If treatment is not timely, it may result in cerebral palsy. Currently, if there are no symptoms of brain disease such as drowsiness, convulsions, or feeding difficulties, there is no bilirubin encephalopathy for the time being, but it is essential to actively treat the jaundice. It is still recommended to seek medical advice for treatment.