Question
What should be done if a newborn develops jaundice, diagnosed to be caused by intracranial hemorrhage?
Answer
Newborn jaundice refers to the yellowing of the skin and eyes in infants within the first month of life (within 28 days after birth). The most common causes are excessive bilirubin production or liver dysfunction in metabolizing bilirubin. Normally, a newborn’s bilirubin levels should be below 8. If the level reaches 14, it is necessary to communicate with the attending physician to decide whether to discharge or not after fully discussing the condition. Additionally, during the treatment of newborn jaundice, apart from timely medical intervention, parents’ dietary management and psychological state are also very important. They should maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, arrange their diet reasonably, to avoid unnecessary impact on the recovery of newborn jaundice.