Question
Is newborn jaundice harmful?
Answer
Newborn jaundice, it depends on the severity of the jaundice. If it’s physiological jaundice, it has little impact on health and can usually resolve itself within 10 days. If the jaundice is more severe, it indicates pathological jaundice, which can affect absorption functions. It may lead to kernicterus, and when bilirubin enters the brain, it can impact intellectual development. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!