Patient's question:
Just 12 days old, jaundice appeared, the pediatrician said it was quite serious and recommended blue light treatment. It has been used for 2 weeks, but it's still not improving. How long does blue light treatment take to clear jaundice in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, this condition has been analyzed previously. In cases of infant jaundice, it is generally classified as either physiological or pathological. Currently, the value of infant jaundice is more often considered pathological. Therefore, this condition typically requires blue light therapy, which is usually administered for three to five months. If the child has already undergone treatment for two weeks without improvement, it is necessary to identify the underlying cause of the jaundice and check for any liver function abnormalities. Additionally, monitor the child's stool to see if it appears white. If the stool remains white, it may indicate the need for surgery, specifically to rule out biliary obstruction. Then, treatment should be tailored to the specific condition.