Question
My baby’s bilirubin levels are high, does he need to be hospitalized for blue light therapy?
Answer
When a baby’s bilirubin levels are elevated, please take the baby to a local large hospital for a blood test to determine the bilirubin level. Timely blue light therapy and oral traditional Chinese medicine treatment are needed to reduce the bilirubin levels. This helps to avoid further complications that may lead to bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus. Typically, continuous blue light therapy is required for about seven days, and if the condition worsens, blood transfusion treatment may be necessary.