Question
10-year-old female disease/symptom: Jaundice reached 300 on the third day of birth. After two days of blue light therapy, it dropped to 172. Condition description: Mother has O-negative blood type, child has B-negative blood type. The jaundice was high at 300 on the third day after birth. After two days of blue light therapy, it dropped to 172. Do I need to continue with blue light therapy?
Answer
If your baby’s jaundice stops rebounding, consider discontinuing treatment and observing for a few days. Jaundice is typically a physiological process that begins 2-3 days after birth, peaks between 4-5 days, and then diminishes approximately 2 weeks later. Mild jaundice does not require treatment, while moderate jaundice necessitates oral medication and blue light therapy. If the jaundice does not show improvement, it is advisable to use blue light therapy.