Patient's question:
The baby was born with jaundice, but it wasn't very severe. After discharge, the jaundice became worse, and the baby's face was noticeably much yellower than when they were in the hospital. They have been crying a lot. The doctor recommended blue light therapy. I would like to ask what symptoms may occur with excessively high jaundice.Doctor's answer:
If a newborn has a high jaundice index, symptoms such as yellow skin, nausea, and vomiting may appear. The main treatments for jaundice are blue light therapy and oral medication. It can also be treated with intravenous administration of anti-jaundice drugs. As long as the jaundice index can be reduced in a timely manner, it doesn't matter much. The main goal is to avoid serious complications such as bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus. In severe cases, blood transfusion treatment may be required. It is recommended to give the child appropriate amounts of water during this period, and to let the child get some sun exposure.