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Guardian of a 4 yr 2 m old girl4 years ago

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7 days Old baby Bilirubin's is 17ng/DL.. Dr recommend Phototherapy for Baby. .? how many days it required for 17 mg/dl

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Sarika guptaMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. hello there ma'am please do not worry about it too much and yes it is on higher side and better to follow the prescribed medications. nd also it totally depends on and vary baby to baby. and doctor will clear your all doubts after personally examine. take care

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