Question
The baby’s under-eye skin and urine have appeared yellowish, but the stool is normal, and she has been breastfed exclusively all along. The father is a carrier of hepatitis B, and there is concern that the baby may have been infected.
Answer
The yellowish urine may be due to dehydration or excessive sweating, not a symptom of diarrhea. The yellowing under the lower eyelids may be related to anemia or consuming foods rich in beta-carotene. Since the baby was vaccinated against hepatitis B at birth, the risk of infection is extremely low, but it still needs to be ruled out. It is recommended to give the baby more water and observe if there is an improvement in the urine color.