Does a newborn with jaundice of 12.9 need blue light treatment?

Patient's question:

My baby was born half a month ago. Usually, his eating, drinking, defecating, and sleeping are normal. He has been eating mother's milk. Now the doctor checked and said he has jaundice (12.9). Should the baby need to be exposed to blue light in this situation?

Doctor's answer:

Your baby's jaundice level is not too high, so it is not advisable to persist in taking Yinzhihuang and probiotics for treatment and monitoring data. If necessary, blue light treatment and a thorough examination of the bile duct system are recommended. Feed the baby more frequently and have follow-up tests at irregular intervals. The child understands that blue light treatment will not cause other dryness to the body and will help to quickly reduce jaundice. Jaundice is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Most physiological jaundice can fade within two weeks. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!

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