Neonatal jaundice
Hello, I have an almost 4 week old son who has recurrent hyperbilirubinemia. We are still being monitored, we have already had phototherapy twice within the hospital, but my son still has bilirubin values in his blood that are borderline luminous. We have a loaner Biostimul SS01 at home, so I wanted to ask if it can be used in supporting bilirubin breakdown and how to dose it. Thank you for your reply.
Answer
Neonatal jaundice is a manifestation of elevated levels of the yellow blood dye - bilirubin. It is caused by the increased breakdown of the baby's red blood cells (erythrocytes). Bilirubin is normally broken down by the liver, but because the liver of a newborn does not work so perfectly and the whole metabolic system is still maturing, bilirubin is excreted more slowly and accumulates, which is reflected in the blood and on the skin of the newborn. Jaundice usually resolves itself within a few days after birth. Sometimes jaundice appears within the first day after birth and may last longer than usual, even for several weeks. Then the difference between the blood groups of the mother and the baby is a common cause. Other causes can be low birth weight, immaturity, infection, lack of oxygen for the fetus before or during birth, differences in blood groups or subgroups and the so-called Rh factor between mother and baby. It is these factors that are regularly or very often accompanied by neonatal jaundice.
The most common method of treatment for neonatal jaundice is treatment with blue light (or other visible light). Blue light accelerates the breakdown of bilirubin and thus accelerates the decline of neonatal jaundice.
Biostimul systems use the so-called Fotonyx method, which uses specifically modified polarized visible light. The advantage of these systems is precisely the use of a narrow spectrum of visible light, which increases the effectiveness of the treatment, the safety of the application without any adverse effects. However, the red variant unfortunately does not help in this case.
But Biostimul systems also exist in blue modification - Biostimul BS 102 Color therapy. The blue modification would be the most suitable in this case.
The mobility of the device allows application in home conditions and ensures maximum comfort during application.
The application in this case should be carried out at least twice a day in a slow movement over the entire body surface, for 20 minutes, close to the eyes with the eyes closed.
I wish solid health and well-being to you and your baby and early relief from problems.