What’s Going on with My Baby’s Jaundice and Foamy Mouth?

Question

Your baby has jaundice, so the focus is to first determine the level of bilirubin to ascertain whether it is physiological jaundice or pathological jaundice. This is the priority. What could be causing the foamy saliva at the corners of the mouth? Could a yellow tongue be related to jaundice?

Answer

For your baby, the primary task is to test the bilirubin level to determine if it is physiological jaundice or pathological jaundice. The issue with foamy saliva at the corners of the mouth may not be a major concern. A yellow tongue might be related to jaundice. I hope these answers are helpful to you.