Your baby’s face is yellow, and the corners of their eyes are slightly yellow. The hospital examination shows an elevated bilirubin level, indicating jaundice in newborns. Understand the causes and treatment methods of newborn jaundice.

Starting from the 10th day, the newborn’s jaundice was controlled to 9.6 with the administration of Barberry, and treatment with blue light therapy began on the 25th day, resulting in the yellowing subsiding. However, there was one whole day with persistent yellowing, with a bilirubin level of around 19. Could this day lead to kernicterus?

After just a few days of being born, you notice that your baby’s skin is very yellow and it has been persisting for a long time without fading. After visiting the hospital, the doctor says treatment is needed. I would like to ask what should be done if a newborn’s jaundice has not subsided after 10 days?

For newborns at seven days old, parents inquire about the treatment for jaundice reaching 16 points.

It is recommended to observe the child’s response to various sounds, avoid noise, be cautious with ototoxic drugs, prevent colds and head injuries, and have regular check-ups. Most children will eventually have normal hearing. Even if there is a hearing impairment during the screening, early treatment and intervention can help the child eventually integrate into mainstream society.

What should be done if a newborn’s left ear fails the hearing test?

For newborns whose hearing screening does not pass, it is recommended that parents temporarily observe the baby’s response to sounds, avoid noise and ototoxic drugs, prevent colds and head injuries, and make timely hospital visits for follow-up. Most children will eventually have normal hearing.

A newborn’s blue lips may indicate poor lung function and oxygen deficiency, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and rest well.

A newborn’s lips turning blue may be due to cold or hypoxia, and symptoms can be improved by trying to keep the baby warm or providing oxygen.

A newborn’s protruding navel is mainly caused by regional tissue weakness and crying, known as umbilical hernia.