Question
The baby is now two months old, but the jaundice has not decreased. What effects does it have on the baby?
Answer
Your child has been diagnosed with hyperbilirubinemia, which is a valid diagnosis. We recommend a further detailed examination because the jaundice has persisted for 50 days and the bilirubin levels are relatively high. Jaundice can have many causes, including infection, bile duct obstruction, hypothyroidism, breast milk jaundice, and other various reasons. Although the current bilirubin levels are lower than before, due to the extended hospital stay, we still recommend a detailed examination in the hospital. Of course, you can take oral jaundice-lowering medication, stop breastfeeding, and let the child get more sunlight exposure. These methods can be applied simultaneously.