Patient's question:
My baby is now five days old, and the jaundice symptoms are getting worse. The skin is all yellow. I want to take her to the hospital for phototherapy. How much does newborn jaundice phototherapy cost? How many days of treatment are needed?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice can be treated with blue light therapy at the hospital. Generally, they need to stay in the hospital for 3 to 5 days. The cost of blue light treatment is not high. During blue light exposure, liver function and blood routine tests may be required. The fees vary between different hospitals. Specifically, you should consult the hospital. Typically, continuous blue light exposure is needed for about a week. If the condition worsens further, a blood transfusion may be required. Blood tests are necessary to further clarify the bilirubin levels.