Question
How long does neonatal jaundice take to decrease?
Answer
If a newborn’s bilirubin level exceeds 10 shortly after birth, it may be necessary to hospitalize the baby for a check-up and blue light therapy. Full-term newborns, under no other conditions, usually see their jaundice subside 14 days after birth. After treatment, if bilirubin levels are reduced below the 95th percentile line, it is recommended to continue taking Artichoke Yellow Oral Solution until bilirubin levels are controlled below the 40th percentile line, and regular follow-up observations should be made. The progress of the condition can be predicted by monitoring the decrease in bilirubin levels in urine. Typically, physiological jaundice disappears within a week. If the bilirubin level is too high, light therapy can be used.