Question
What are the symptoms of elevated neonatal jaundice?
Answer
If a newborn has high levels of jaundice, they may experience symptoms such as yellowing of the skin, vomiting, and drowsiness. The main treatments include blue light therapy and oral medications, and sometimes a combination of anti-jaundice drugs administered via intravenous injection. As long as the jaundice levels can be reduced in a timely manner, there is no need to worry excessively. However, precautions should be taken to avoid severe complications such as bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus. In severe cases, blood transfusion treatment may be necessary. It is recommended to give the child adequate water during treatment and expose them to sunlight.