Question
The baby received blue light therapy for jaundice three days after birth. Is this the only effective treatment method? Are there any more natural, humane methods that can replace it? Can blue light therapy cause side effects or fever in the baby?
Answer
Jaundice is categorized into physiological and pathological. Physiological jaundice usually appears two days after birth and gradually subsides after seven days; it usually doesn’t cause problems if the index does not exceed 12.9. If jaundice persists for a long time and the index is high, it may be pathological jaundice, requiring blue light therapy. Blue light therapy has no side effects, and the baby will not develop a fever due to the blue light exposure.