Question
My baby is 14 days old and has high jaundice levels. We went to the hospital for blue light treatment, and after discharge, I would like to inquire about the potential dangers of blue light treatment for the baby, and whether the damage to the skin is severe?
Answer
High bilirubin levels in the baby’s body cause jaundice, which can be helped to convert bilirubin through blue light therapy, allowing it to be excreted from the body through bile or urine. However, blue light may break down the body’s riboflavin (vitamin B2), and if the treatment time is too long, it may be necessary to supplement vitamin B2 to avoid deficiency. In addition, blue light therapy may also lead to dehydration in the baby, so it is important to ensure that the baby has enough water before treatment. These are the suggestions for the question “What are the dangers of blue light treatment for baby jaundice,” and I hope they can help you. Wishing you and your baby good health!