What is the side effects of jaundice, besides hearing problem? Thanks.

The type of jaundice you mentioned, that causes hearing problem is called "Kernicterus". It is a rare but serious complication of untreated jaundice in babies caused by excess bilirubin damaging the brain or central nervous system. Besides hearing problems, if left untreated, babie can suffer from learning difficulties in the future, poor development of teeth, involuntary twitching, problems maintaining normal eye movements and in worst case scenario, cerebral palsy. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Jaundice-newborn/Pages/Complications.aspx

Just to add on, I've came across this article and it noted that if if a baby develops jaundice within the first 24 hours of life it can be a sign that they have some underlying problem. Other signs would include baby sleeping more than what a usual newborn would. He/she may seem lethargic and will not cry for feeds every three to four hours as per the normal reactions of a normal newborn. Here is the article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2328094/Jaundice-The-horrifying-story-new-parent-read.html#ixzz4AMF2XZQy

For darker skin tone babies, changes in skin colour can be more difficult to spot. Yellowing may be more obvious in -whites of their eyes -inside their mouth -on the soles of feet -palms of their hands Baby with jaundice may also -be sleepy -poor at sucking or feeding -high pitched cry -have dark yellow urine -have pale poo