Question
What are the potential effects of slow resolution of newborn jaundice on a child?
Answer
Jaundice is a symptom of a disease, caused by bilirubin from bile entering the bloodstream, and it should not be ignored. Your child may have jaundice due to liver, gallbladder, bile duct, or duodenum diseases, not just liver diseases alone. If you prefer not to have your child’s blood tested, you can first undergo other auxiliary examinations to ensure there are no underlying diseases before feeling reassured. If blood tests are necessary, do not delay diagnosis out of affection for your child.