<s>[INST] Why Is Jaundice a Problem? [/INST] Many babies have jaundice, and most do not have problems or need treatment. If the level of bilirubin gets very high, it can possibly cause damage to the hearing and brain. Source: Jama Network. Link: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2174553. Field: Hepatology . Disease: Jaundice </s>