Question
Can newborn jaundice lead to cerebral palsy or other issues? The baby was born on September 28th, and recently, there has been a yellowing of the skin and gums, with signs of pathological jaundice on the cheeks. How is the appetite and stool condition? The baby has been taking Yin Chen granules for 6 days, but there has been no significant improvement. At 17 days old, a liver function test showed elevated levels of total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, as well as slightly elevated alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase.
Answer
Based on the description, the newborn jaundice may be pathological and could potentially affect intellectual development if not treated promptly. It is recommended to quickly conduct a bilirubin index and routine blood test. If the index is above the normal range, blue light therapy should be considered; if the index is normal, oral administration of Yin Zhi Huang granules can be continued to observe the treatment effect.