Can newborn jaundice cause a high body temperature?
Disease description:
My daughter developed jaundice three days after birth, and her body temperature has been slightly elevated these past two days. Can newborn jaundice cause an increase in body temperature?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
The body temperature of newborns with jaundice does not necessarily rise. If a newborn develops physiological jaundice after birth, their temperature usually remains normal; apart from causing yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, it typically does not lead to other discomforts. However, if jaundice is caused by conditions such as hemolytic anemia or viral hepatitis, it may be accompanied by an elevated body temperature.
