Question
How long does it take for a newborn with jaundice level 18 to recover after blue light therapy?
Answer
Newborn jaundice refers to the condition during the neonatal period when an abnormal metabolism of bilirubin leads to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood, causing yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclerae. It is one of the most common clinical problems in newborns. In your case, the jaundice level is not too severe before treatment, but it is also not extremely severe. With timely blue light and medication treatment, it will return to normal, so it will not affect the baby’s health and development.