Question
I’ve noticed that my baby’s hands and feet have become a bit yellow over the past week, but they seem in good spirits. I had a thorough liver function check yesterday, and everything is normal. It’s just that about a week ago, we were eating a lot of oranges.
Answer
Yes, if a baby consumes a lot of yellow foods such as pumpkin, carrots, oranges, and tangerines, the high intake of beta-carotene can lead to “hypercarotenemia,” causing the soles of the feet, palms of the hands, forehead, and nostrils to turn yellow. However, since the liver function test was normal, there is no relation to biliary obstruction or bilirubin metabolism disorders. Stopping the intake will resolve the issue, so there’s no need to worry.