Question
A 23-day-old male infant is showing a yellowish color in his face and eyes. The parents inquire whether washing can remove this condition and seek medical advice.
Answer
Based on the description, the male infant may be suffering from neonatal jaundice, a condition that cannot be resolved through washing. It is recommended that the parents take the infant to the hospital for transcutaneous bilirubin measurement and provide the results to the doctor for more professional guidance. Additionally, neonatal hearing screening is an important examination to assess whether an early newborn has an abnormal hearing, and the screening time varies from individual to individual. However, if the test results show that the baby passes, it indicates that the hearing is normal. It should be noted that such examinations should not be repeated multiple times in one day to avoid unnecessary impact on the baby.