Question
Is a newborn’s jaundice with a level over 300 severe? The baby was just born, and we don’t know what’s happening. There are always red spots on the body, and the baby also vomits milk.
Answer
Mild physiological jaundice appears as a pale yellow color, confined to the face and neck, or may affect the trunk. The conjunctiva of the eyes may also turn yellow. It usually appears 2 to 3 days after birth and resolves after 2 to 3 days, with the skin color returning to normal by the 5th to 6th day. Severe jaundice can cover the entire body and may last for more than a week, especially in premature infants, which may last up to 4 weeks. The stool remains yellow, and there is no bilirubin in the urine. Blue light therapy is recommended and has some effectiveness.