Question
My child was a bit yellow upon birth, with yellowish skin and face. The doctor said it was physiological and not a big deal, but someone said that jaundice could lead to cerebral palsy in children, and I’m very scared. Please ask: Could persistent newborn jaundice be due to bile duct obstruction?
Answer
This situation is not due to bile duct obstruction. Children with pathological jaundice should generally have their jaundice fading within seven days. Guidance: High-pressure oxygen therapy and phototherapy can be performed simultaneously. Prevent relapse, prevent liver damage and recurrence of brain disease. Make sure the child eats well and gets plenty of sunlight. When patients face newborn jaundice interference, we should implement symptomatic treatment principles in a timely manner, do not avoid seeking medical attention, and if newborn jaundice does not improve after long-term treatment, then it is necessary to change the treatment plan promptly.