Question
When a newborn shows signs of jaundice, is it possible for them to experience body shivering? Recently, some parents have noticed yellow spots on their baby’s skin and mucous membranes, which were diagnosed as jaundice by the hospital. After returning home, the baby occasionally exhibits body shivering, and the parents are wondering if this is related to the jaundice.
Answer
Neonatal jaundice is a common condition characterized by yellow discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes during the newborn period. As for the occasional shivering or tremors that the baby may experience, as long as the baby’s diet, growth development, and weight gain are normal, these are usually considered a normal physiological phenomenon, especially in areas such as the lower jaw and limbs. These symptoms tend to gradually disappear with age. If parents are still concerned, they can bring the baby to the hospital for a check-up of trace element levels. If the test results are normal, there is no need to worry excessively.