Question
How long does it take for newborn jaundice to clear with blue light therapy?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, this situation, childhood jaundice, is generally considered physiological and pathological. Currently, the value of childhood jaundice is even more recognized as pathological. Therefore, this condition usually requires blue light therapy, which typically takes three to five days. If the child has been treated for two weeks and there is no improvement, it is necessary to find out the cause of the child’s illness, check for any liver function abnormalities, and pay attention to the color of the child’s stool. If the stool turns white again, this may indicate the need for surgery, such as bile duct obstruction. Then, appropriate symptomatic treatment should be administered based on the specific situation.