Question
My baby was born over a month ago, and the check-up revealed high jaundice. After receiving blue light therapy, the doctor recommended a brain examination. Do newborns with high jaundice need a brain examination?
Answer
Newborn jaundice is a condition caused by abnormal bilirubin metabolism. Physiological jaundice usually does not require special treatment, while pathological jaundice needs to be treated with blue light therapy to alleviate the jaundice. If there is a suspicion of bilirubin encephalopathy, a brain imaging examination is required. It is recommended to undergo corresponding treatment under the guidance of a doctor.