What are the symptoms of high jaundice in newborns?
Disease description:
The day before yesterday, after my baby was born, his face and skin turned unusually yellow. I'm very worried it might be neonatal jaundice. What are the symptoms of high neonatal jaundice?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
High bilirubin levels in newborns typically cause yellowing of the skin and may also lead to yellowing of the sclera. When jaundice is caused by a respiratory infection, the infant may experience symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, and phlegm production. If jaundice results from hemolytic disease, symptoms such as fatigue and increased heart rate may occur. Treatment for jaundice requires identifying the underlying cause and providing appropriate, targeted therapy.
