Question
My baby has been born for nearly two weeks, and the jaundice symptoms have not subsided. After being diagnosed by the doctor, as the bilirubin levels are high, it is recommended to undergo blue light therapy. How many days does newborn jaundice light therapy usually last?
Answer
The treatment for newborn jaundice, in addition to encouraging the baby to be more active, get moderate sun exposure, and supplement fluids to aid in bilirubin excretion, includes blue light therapy as a common medical intervention. Generally, the course of blue light therapy lasts about 10 days. However, if the baby’s jaundice condition is more severe, the treatment time may be extended. The specific treatment duration is determined by the baby’s bilirubin content in the body and also takes into account whether combined with sunlight exposure and medication treatment.