Question
My baby has jaundice and is undergoing blue light therapy. I want to know what the side effects of this treatment are?
Answer
Blue light therapy promotes the excretion of bilirubin from the body through the skin absorption of light waves, aiming to treat jaundice. After treatment, symptoms such as dry skin, decreased appetite, and low spirits may occur, which will disappear after the treatment is stopped. Parents should timely supplement water for their child to stabilize dehydration symptoms. During the treatment, patients need to maintain regular diet and rest, actively participate in physical exercise, adjust mental and physical health, and maintain personal hygiene to avoid bacterial infections due to decreased immunity.