Patient's question:
My best friend just had a baby, but after the baby was born, her body turned yellow, and it was said that she had jaundice and needed to be treated with blue light. Now, my friend is always crying and very worried about the baby. Could you please tell me how many days it takes for newborn jaundice to be cured with blue light treatment?Doctor's answer:
Hello, as far as you know, newborns have jaundice and need blue light treatment. Typically, they require 8 or 12 hours of blue light exposure per day. The process of blue light treatment for newborn jaundice depends on the severity of the jaundice and its resolution. There are individual differences. Please do not worry about your family. Blue light exposure is one of the more economical, safe, and effective methods for treating jaundice in children. It can reduce the level of free bilirubin in the body and prevent the occurrence of bilirubin encephalopathy.