Question
Lately, my boss said I’m not looking well and it’s affecting my work performance, but I really don’t want that. I can’t sleep at night, and sometimes I feel dizzy, not very comfortable. I’m worried that this will affect my health and work. I want to know if jaundice can cause fever?
Answer
Your condition might be physiological jaundice, which usually only appears as a slight yellowing of the face and neck, sometimes spreading to the trunk. The whites of the eyes may also turn yellow. This condition typically subsides 2 to 3 days after it occurs, with the skin color returning to normal by the 5th to 6th day. Severe jaundice can affect the entire body, including vomit and cerebrospinal fluid, which may become yellow. The duration may last for more than a week, especially in premature infants, which may persist for up to 4 weeks. Blue light therapy is recommended, which often has a certain effect.