Question
When a newborn’s jaundice levels reach 500-600, doctors indicate that it may cause brain damage, triggering concerns among parents about whether jaundice can enter the brain and the necessity of blue light therapy. Parents are eager to know if such high levels of jaundice can indeed lead to brain damage and how long the blue light therapy needs to be continued to reduce jaundice.
Answer
Newborns with bilirubin levels as high as 500-600 are indeed at risk of brain damage, which may lead to bilirubin encephalopathy and associated complications. It is recommended to arrange for immediate hospitalization for treatment. The specific duration of blue light therapy will depend on the individual condition of the newborn. Complications usually appear within two months or later after birth, primarily presenting as…