Photo Therapy in Nursery
We provide Photo Therapy in the Nursery as a specialized treatment for newborns diagnosed with Neonatal Jaundice (Hyperbilirubinemia), a common condition in newborns where there is an excess of bilirubin in the blood. Photo therapy is a safe and effective way to help reduce bilirubin levels in the baby's body and prevent complications such as brain damage.
Key Benefits:
- Safe and Non-Invasive: Photo therapy is a non-invasive treatment method that uses light to help break down excess bilirubin in the baby’s body.
- Effective Bilirubin Reduction: The treatment helps lower the levels of bilirubin in the blood, promoting the safe excretion of waste through the baby’s liver and reducing the risk of complications associated with high bilirubin levels.
- Monitoring and Support: Continuous monitoring ensures the baby's bilirubin levels are decreasing as expected, while staff provide ongoing support throughout the therapy.
Conditions Treated :
- Neonatal Jaundice: The primary condition treated with photo therapy. Jaundice occurs when the liver is not fully developed and cannot efficiently process bilirubin, leading to a yellowing of the baby’s skin and eyes.
Physiological Jaundice: A common condition that typically appears within the first few days after birth and resolves with photo therapy. - Pathological Jaundice: Jaundice caused by other medical conditions, such as blood group incompatibilities or infections, requiring more intensive treatment.
- Breastfeeding Jaundice: In some cases, jaundice occurs due to insufficient breastfeeding or dehydration, where photo therapy can help relieve the condition.
Dr. Prince Parakh
Medicine Specialist