Question
The newborn’s total bilirubin level reached 288.8 units, with no history of seizures, but showed symptoms such as intense crying, poor stimulation response, and low muscle tone at the time. After receiving blue light therapy and human albumin infusion, the jaundice quickly subsided. Is there a risk of brain damage Sequelae in this situation?
Answer
Newborns commonly experience mild jaundice within the first two days after birth, which usually resolves naturally within a week and is considered physiological jaundice. If the jaundice symptoms are severe or persist for more than two weeks, it may be pathological jaundice. It is recommended to go to the hospital for testing, and if the bilirubin level exceeds 12.9, blue light therapy should be administered.