Patient's question:
I just had my baby last week, and now the baby's skin is very yellow, very yellow. My previous child's skin wasn't this yellow. I don't know if there's a problem. Right now she's lying in a light box. I guess I should ask the doctor about what are the issues related to newborn jaundice?Doctor's answer:
First, you can rest assured that the baby is being treated for jaundice in the hospital, and everything will be fine. Every baby's condition is different, some severe, some mild. Pathological jaundice should actively identify the cause and cut off the root of the problem. Severe jaundice can lead to brain development issues and may affect absorption functions. In addition to potentially causing kernicterus, if kernicterus occurs, because bilirubin enters the brain, it can affect intellectual development.